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Cost of Living in St. Paul, AR

Population: 80 | Arkansas

79
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

St. Paul is 21% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
29
Home Values
91
Regional Price

Cost of Living in St. Paul, AR: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 79, St. Paul, AR is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 21% cheaper than the national average and 9% above the Arkansas state average of 70. St. Paul is a small community of 80 residents.

The median household income in St. Paul is $46,250, which is 38% 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 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, 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
$46,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
-38%

Housing

Median Home Value
$88,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$756/mo

Everyday Prices in St. Paul

BLS Average Prices for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, 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
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-17% vs US

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