Cost of Living
The Cost of Living Index measures relative price level for consumer goods and services. The average for all metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas is 100. Northwest Arkansas consistently ranks about 10 percent below the national average, making it a very affordable place to relocate, work, and enjoy a quality life.
| Industry |
Rating |
Percent of Total |
| 90.4 |
100 |
| 95.3 |
12.49 |
| 79.3 |
29.84 |
| 87.6 |
9.94 |
| 98.8 |
10.73 |
| 94.0 |
4.07 |
| 96.4 |
32.93 |
Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index produced by The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), Comparative Data for 315 Urban Areas - Data for Third Quarter 2008, Published October 2008
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