Cost of Living in Fairfield Bay, AR

With a cost of living index of 71, Fairfield Bay, AR is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 29% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Arkansas state average. Fairfield Bay is a small community of 2,247 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Fairfield Bay's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $888 (33% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $157,300 (48% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Fairfield Bay is $54,735, which is 27% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% 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.