Cost of Living in Dell, AR

With a cost of living index of 61, Dell, AR is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 39% cheaper than the national average and 10% below the Arkansas state average of 70. Dell is a small community of 188 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Dell's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $516 (61% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $170,800 (44% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Dell is $85,000, which is 13% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 7% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.