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Cost of Living in Fountain Lake, AR

Population: 651 | Arkansas

83
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Fountain Lake is 17% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
53
Home Values
86
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 83, Fountain Lake, AR is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and 13% above the Arkansas state average of 70. Fountain Lake is a small community of 651 residents.

The median household income in Fountain Lake is $57,885, which is 23% 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 Hot Springs, 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
$57,885
vs US Median ($75,149)
-23%

Housing

Median Home Value
$160,200
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$615/mo

Everyday Prices in Fountain Lake

BLS Average Prices for the Hot Springs, 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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