salaryRent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,160 a year. That is $29 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 61 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rogers?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rogers
| Size | Rogers | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $980 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,094 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,266 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,512 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,037 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rogers overall?
Everyday prices in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area are 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Rogers
Life in Rogers
What jobs pay in Rogers
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $138,770 | 13.0% |
| Physician Assistant | $130,810 | 13.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,380 | 14.2% |
| Lawyer | $126,220 | 14.3% |
| Software Developer | $105,130 | 17.2% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,860 | 19.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $87,210 | 20.7% |
| Market Research Analyst | $83,000 | 21.7% |
| Civil Engineer | $82,960 | 21.8% |
| Operations Manager | $81,800 | 22.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $77,910 | 23.2% |
| Accountant | $77,190 | 23.4% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,970 | 29.1% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,010 | 29.6% |
| Truck Driver | $60,480 | 29.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $53,620 | 33.7% |
| Police Officer | $53,420 | 33.8% |
| Plumber | $52,100 | 34.6% |
| Electrician | $49,230 | 36.7% |
| Carpenter | $49,070 | 36.8% |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,510 | 45.7% |
| Firefighter | $38,570 | 46.8% |
| Medical Assistant | $38,400 | 47.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,930 | 48.9% |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,820 | 50.4% |
| Restaurant Cook | $33,730 | 53.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,300 | 59.6% |
| Cashier | $29,820 | 60.5% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,210 | 68.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rogers?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $634 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $308,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rogers, AR?
Renting in Rogers costs a median of about $1,504 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.
How much do I need to make to live in Rogers?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,160 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rogers cheap or expensive?
Rogers is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.3% of the typical household income of $93,536. It ranks 61st cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rogers?
The median homeowner in Rogers pays $1,565 a year in property taxes, about 0.51% of the median home value.
Is Rogers more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 9% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Rogers?
The median home value in Rogers is $308,200, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
72,981 people live in Rogers. Numbers are typical (middle) values.