Cost of Living in Dardanelle, AR

With a cost of living index of 68, Dardanelle, AR is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 32% cheaper than the national average and 3% below the Arkansas state average of 70. Dardanelle is a small community of 4,517 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Dardanelle's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $875 (34% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $123,200 (60% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.8x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Dardanelle is $43,287, which is 42% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 24% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.