Cost of Living in Marianna, AR

With a cost of living index of 56, Marianna, AR is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 44% cheaper than the national average and 14% below the Arkansas state average of 70. Marianna is a small community of 3,502 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Marianna's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $635 (52% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $73,800 (76% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.6x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Marianna is $20,507, which is 73% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 37% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. 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.