Cost of Living in Maumelle, AR

Population 19,286 · Arkansas · Data vintage 2023

85
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Maumelle sits on the smaller end of the Arkansas city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Maumelle sits roughly 9 miles north of Little Rock — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 25% higher than Little Rock's $221,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 91
Rent 76

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

About the Cost of Living in Maumelle

The median home value in Maumelle is $276,900 — 9% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $995/month, 24% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $92,466/year is 24% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, below 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, Maumelle has a cost of living index of 85 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$276,900
9% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$302,966
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$995/mo
24% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,211/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.2x
Favors renting
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 75.5%
Renter-occupied 24.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$995
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,609/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
25.1 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
18.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.7%
Carpooled
7.2%
Walked
0.2%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
18.6%

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
$92,466
24% above avg
Per Capita Income
$48,415
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
18% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.6%
Graduate degree 22.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.6
Male median age 37
Female median age 40

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 55 — Moderate
33.4%
Good air days/yr
174
Max AQI recorded
305
PM2.5 days
60
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Maumelle, AR?

Maumelle has a cost index of 85 (100 = national average). It is 15% below the national average.

What is average rent in Maumelle, AR?

The median gross rent in Maumelle is $995 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Maumelle?

The median home value in Maumelle is $276,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Maumelle?

The median household income in Maumelle is $92,466 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Maumelle, AR?

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

Is Maumelle, AR affordable?

Yes, Maumelle is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 85 — about 15% below the US national average of 100.

Maumelle at a Glance

Population
19,286
Median Income
$92,466
Home Value
$276,900
Median Rent
$995/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Sales Tax
9.5%
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