Bella Vista, AR Cost of Living


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Bella Vista cost of living score
91.6
Less expensive
8.4% lower
than the US average
18.2% higher
than the Arkansas average
Bella Vista, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.4% lower than the U.S. average and 18.2% lower than the average for Arkansas.

Bella Vista, AR

Housing costs in Bella Vista?
A typical home costs $308,600, which is 8.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 69.7% more expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bella Vista costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.0% more than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Bella Vista?
To live comfortably in Bella Vista, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $59,040 for a family, and $34,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bella Vista?
The cost of living in Bella Vista, AR is quite affordable. According to research conducted by BestPlaces, the average monthly cost of living for a single person is around $1,200 per month. This includes rent, entertainment, food and other everyday necessities. The cost for housing is especially competitive, with the median price for a one-bedroom apartment being about $650 per month. Additionally, the taxes in Bella Vista are relatively low when compared to other cities in Arkansas and throughout the United States. With that said, if you are looking for an affordable place to live with access to great facilities and activities, Bella Vista should be on your list of places to consider.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBella VistaArkansasUnited States
  91.677.5100.0
  97.592.7100
  91.992.1100.0
  83.149.8100.0
  $308,600$181,800$338,100
  94.7%95.6%100.0%
  97.581.6100.0
  90.074.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Bella Vista
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Fantastic area with tons of outdoor activities and private amenities: 7 lakes, 3 pools, miles of hiking and biking trails, golf courses, pickle ball, tennis, frisbee  More

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Just moved to Arkanss earlier this year from Washington state. We are originally from the lower part of the U.S. and have lived in a few states over the last 12 years.  More

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Over 4 years ago

Bella Vista is a lovely place, with a low cost of living (but increasing all the time) and extremely low crime rate. The town has Five decent golf courses, good for a  More

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