salaryRent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,640 a year. That is $27 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 59 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cabot?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cabot
| Size | Cabot | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $911 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $977 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,391 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,736 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cabot 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 Cabot, so the Arkansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cabot
Life in Cabot
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cabot?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $47 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $207,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cabot, AR?
Renting in Cabot costs a median of about $1,391 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.
How much do I need to make to live in Cabot?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,640 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cabot cheap or expensive?
Cabot is rated OK: rent takes 20.6% of the typical household income of $80,888. It ranks 59th cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cabot?
The median homeowner in Cabot pays $1,266 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.
Is Cabot 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 Cabot?
The median home value in Cabot is $207,300, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
26,960 people live in Cabot. Numbers are typical (middle) values.