Batesville, AR Cost Of Living
Batesville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Arkansas
In America
What is the cost of living in Batesville, AR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Batesville has an overall cost of living index of 83 which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Arkansas, Batesville has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Arkansas's index of 85.
The standard of living in Batesville ranks as #491 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Arkansas. By definition, that implies Batesville ranks as the #5,927 most expensive place in the Natural State.
Batesville Cost Of Living Vs. Arkansas
| Living Expense | Batesville | Arkansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 85 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 92 | 92 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 66 | 66 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 86 | 87 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 93 | 100 | |
Batesville, AR Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Arkansas, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Batesville | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $132,900 | $133,600 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $632 | $760 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $53,974 | $49,475 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 2.5x | 2.7x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.14x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Detailed Batesville Services Costs Vs. Arkansas
| Item | Batesville | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.0 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $9.83 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $12.67 | $14.67 |
Detailed Batesville Groceries Costs Vs. Arkansas
| Item | Batesville | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.85 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.21 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.13 | $2.05 |
Detailed Batesville Health Costs Vs. Arkansas
| Item | Batesville | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $16.61 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $24.56 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $1.85 | $2.34 |
Detailed Batesville Transportation Costs Vs. Arkansas
| Item | Batesville | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.92 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $9.26 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $8.95 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $94.44 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $106.1 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $91.17 | $99.13 |
Detailed Batesville Utilities Costs Vs. Arkansas
| Item | Batesville | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $1.98 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $42.31 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $121.97 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $196.55 | $175.64 |
Batesville SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Batesville
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Batesville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searcy, AR | 23,673 | 82 | 1.0x |
| Newport, AR | 7,552 | 81 | 1.0x |
| Heber Springs, AR | 7,156 | 81 | 1.0x |
| Pocahontas, AR | 6,582 | 81 | 1.0x |
