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Cost of Living in Egypt, AR

Population: 64 | Arkansas

77
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Egypt is 23% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
28
Home Values
86
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Egypt, AR: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 77, Egypt, AR is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 23% cheaper than the national average and 7% above the Arkansas state average of 70. Egypt is a small community of 64 residents.

The median household income in Egypt is $29,583, which is 61% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Jonesboro, AR (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$29,583
vs US Median ($75,149)
-61%

Housing

Median Home Value
$83,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$553/mo

Everyday Prices in Egypt

BLS Average Prices for the Jonesboro, AR (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.85
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🥚
$2.33
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-7% vs US
🥛
$3.75
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🍞
$1.72
Bread (white)
per lb
-7% vs US
🍗
$3.86
Chicken breast
per lb
-7% vs US
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-19% vs US

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