What is the cost of living in Texarkana, AR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Texarkana has an overall cost of living index of 90, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Arkansas, Texarkana has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Arkansas's index of 85.
The standard of living in Texarkana ranks as #41 most affordable out of the 70 places we measured in Arkansas. By definition, that implies Texarkana ranks as the #29 most expensive place in the Natural State.
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Texarkana Cost Of Living Vs. Arkansas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Texarkana. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Texarkana is 100.
The Groceries index in Texarkana is 97.
The Health index in Texarkana is 69.
The Housing index in Texarkana is 94.
The Transportation index in Texarkana is 92.
The Utilities index in Texarkana is 94.
| Living Expense | Texarkana | Arkansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 85 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 93 | 100 |
| Health | 69 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 92 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 92 | 100 |
Texarkana Cost Of Living Compared To Arkansas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Protect your home budget Compare home warranties in Texarkana Get matched →Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100
Texarkana, AR Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Arkansas, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Texarkana is $167,818.
The Median Rent in Texarkana is $909.
The Median Income in Texarkana is $45,835.
The Home Value To Income in Texarkana is 3.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Texarkana is 0.24x.
Texarkana, AR Costs By Category
Detailed Texarkana Services costs vs. Arkansas
Detailed Texarkana Groceries costs vs. Arkansas
Detailed Texarkana Health costs vs. Arkansas
Detailed Texarkana Transportation costs vs. Arkansas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Texarkana
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Texarkana. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Texarkana, TX has a cost of living index of 93, 1.0x Texarkana.
Magnolia, AR has a cost of living index of 84, 0.9x Texarkana.
Hope, AR has a cost of living index of 85, 0.9x Texarkana.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Texarkana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TX | 35,992 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Magnolia, AR | 10,894 | 84 | 0.9x |
| Hope, AR | 8,671 | 85 | 0.9x |
| De Queen, AR | 6,058 | 85 | 0.9x |
