Cost of Living in Zinc, AR

With a cost of living index of 74, Zinc, AR is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 26% cheaper than the national average and 4% above the Arkansas state average of 70. Zinc is a small community of 60 residents.

The median household income in Zinc is $34,375, which is 54% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 21% 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.