Cost of Living in Paris, AR
Population 3,287 · Arkansas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Paris a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $113,000.
Paris lies roughly 85 miles west of the nearest major metro, Little Rock — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 49% lower than Little Rock's $221,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Paris
The median home value in Paris is $112,700 — 63% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $706/month, 46% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,789/year is 35% lower 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, Paris has a cost of living index of 44 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 56% less expensive.
Paris has limited residential data
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Paris, AR?
Paris has a cost index of 44 (100 = national average). It is 56% below the national average.
What is average rent in Paris, AR?
The median gross rent in Paris is $706 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Paris?
The median home value in Paris is $112,700 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Paris?
The median household income in Paris is $48,789 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Paris, AR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Paris is 9.5%. The Arkansas state income tax top rate is 4.4%.
Is Paris, AR affordable?
Yes, Paris is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 44 — about 56% below the US national average of 100.
Paris at a Glance
- Population
- 3,287
- Median Income
- $48,789
- Home Value
- $112,700
- Median Rent
- $706/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.2%
- Sales Tax
- 9.5%
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