Cost of Living in East End, AR

Population 6,344 · Arkansas · Data vintage 2023

70
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in East End stay well under national norms: a median home value of $206,000 against median household incomes of $77,122 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Arkansas.

East End sits roughly 12 miles south of Little Rock — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Little Rock's $221,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 68
Rent 73

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in East End

The median home value in East End is $206,000 — 32% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $953/month, 27% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $77,122/year is 3% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Arkansas's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 9.5%. Overall, East End has a cost of living index of 70 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$206,000
32% below avg
Median Rent
$953/mo
27% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.0x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$638
1 BR
$684
2 BR
$848
3 BR
$1,151
4 BR
$1,256
Owner-occupied 78.1%
Renter-occupied 21.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$953
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,567/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
30.1 min
11% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.4%
Carpooled
18.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
9.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 4.4%
Total Sales Tax 9.5%
State rate 6.5%
Avg local rate 3.0%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$77,122
3% above avg
Per Capita Income
$36,550
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
7% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.3%
Graduate degree 8.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.6
Male median age 44.6
Female median age 41.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in East End, AR?

East End has a cost index of 70 (100 = national average). It is 30% below the national average.

What is average rent in East End, AR?

The median gross rent in East End is $953 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in East End?

The median home value in East End is $206,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in East End?

The median household income in East End is $77,122 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in East End, AR?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in East End is 9.5%. The Arkansas state income tax top rate is 4.4%.

Is East End, AR affordable?

Yes, East End is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 70 — about 30% below the US national average of 100.