salaryRent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (76.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,520 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 58 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Maumelle?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Maumelle
| Size | Maumelle | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $973 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,201 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,476 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,494 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Maumelle 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 Maumelle, so the Arkansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Maumelle
Life in Maumelle
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Maumelle?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $636 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $291,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Maumelle, AR?
Renting in Maumelle costs a median of about $1,388 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.
How much do I need to make to live in Maumelle?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,520 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Maumelle cheap or expensive?
Maumelle is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.9% of the typical household income of $111,445. It ranks 58th cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Maumelle?
The median homeowner in Maumelle pays $2,352 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.
Is Maumelle 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 Maumelle?
The median home value in Maumelle is $291,700, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
19,373 people live in Maumelle. Numbers are typical (middle) values.