Cost of Living in Mount Pleasant, AR

With a cost of living index of 52, Mount Pleasant, AR is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 48% cheaper than the national average and 18% below the Arkansas state average of 70. Mount Pleasant is a small community of 311 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Mount Pleasant's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $375 (72% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $116,700 (62% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Mount Pleasant is $34,625, which is 54% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 13% 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.