Best places to live in Arkansas
Cities and suburbs in Arkansas with 25,000+ people, scored against each other: affordability on a $75k salary after taxes and rent (35%), violent crime (30%), schools (20%) and job growth (15%).
| # | City | Score | Rent | Home | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville, AR | 75/100 | $1,065/mo | $350k | 8.1/10 |
| 2 | Conway, AR | 64/100 | $1,011/mo | $252k | 7.6/10 |
| 3 | Rogers, AR | 57/100 | $1,270/mo | $308k | 6.8/10 |
| 4 | Jonesboro, AR | 51/100 | $956/mo | $223k | 2.3/10 |
| 5 | Springdale, AR | 45/100 | $1,071/mo | $262k | 4.4/10 |
| 6 | Little Rock, AR | 9/100 | $1,106/mo | $236k | 1.9/10 |
Rent, income and home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Taxes: 2026 federal and state rates for a single filer.
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