salaryRent is lower than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,480 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arkansas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arkansas. It is number 47 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Barling?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Barling
| Size | Barling | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $911 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,288 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,373 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Barling overall?
Everyday prices in Arkansas overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Barling, so the Arkansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Barling
Life in Barling
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Barling?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $216 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $140,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,000 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Barling, AR?
Renting in Barling costs a median of about $1,187 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.
How much do I need to make to live in Barling?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,480 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Barling cheap or expensive?
Barling is rated OK: rent takes 24.3% of the typical household income of $58,656. It ranks 47th cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Barling?
The median homeowner in Barling pays $1,143 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.
Is Barling more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arkansas are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Barling?
The median home value in Barling is $140,000, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
5,007 people live in Barling. Numbers are typical (middle) values.