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Is Springdale, AR expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,28927% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$75,265about $6,272/month · 14% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$261,80021% lower than U.S. average

Springdale is the 4th-largest city in Arkansas that we track, with 88,160 residents. Rent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.3 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,560 a year. That is $25 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 54 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Springdale
$1,289
$1,504
$1,189

How much do households earn in Springdale?

Under $25k
12.9%
$25k–50k
26.9%
$50k–100k
35.5%
$100k–150k
14.8%
$150k+
7.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Springdale

SizeSpringdaleU.S. average
Studio$734$1,338
1 bedroom$839$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,044$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,428$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,639$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Springdale overall?

Everyday prices in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area are 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
77
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
75
Other services
95
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.

Taxes and bills in Springdale

🏛️ Property tax$1,430a year · 0.55% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$145a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Springdale

Commute to work19.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home53.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.7%U.S.: 5.2%

What jobs pay in Springdale

JobMedian payRent / pay
Pharmacist$138,77011.1%
Physician Assistant$130,81011.8%
Nurse Practitioner$127,38012.1%
Lawyer$126,22012.3%
Software Developer$105,13014.7%
Computer Systems Analyst$94,86016.3%
Dental Hygienist$87,21017.7%
Market Research Analyst$83,00018.6%
Civil Engineer$82,96018.6%
Operations Manager$81,80018.9%
Registered Nurse$77,91019.9%
Accountant$77,19020.0%
Licensed Practical Nurse$61,97025.0%
Elementary School Teacher$61,01025.4%
Truck Driver$60,48025.6%
HVAC Technician$53,62028.8%
Police Officer$53,42029.0%
Plumber$52,10029.7%
Electrician$49,23031.4%
Carpenter$49,07031.5%
Customer Service Representative$39,51039.1%
Firefighter$38,57040.1%
Medical Assistant$38,40040.3%
Warehouse Worker$36,93041.9%
Nursing Assistant$35,82043.2%
Restaurant Cook$33,73045.9%
Retail Salesperson$30,30051.0%
Cashier$29,82051.9%
Server (Waiter/Waitress)$26,21059.0%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Springdale?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $528 a month less.

Renting
$1,289
Owning
$1,817

Owning assumes a typical $261,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,180 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Springdale, AR?

Renting in Springdale costs a median of about $1,289 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.

How much do I need to make to live in Springdale?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,560 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Springdale cheap or expensive?

Springdale is rated OK: rent takes 20.6% of the typical household income of $75,265. It ranks 54th cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Springdale?

The median homeowner in Springdale pays $1,430 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.

Is Springdale 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 Springdale?

The median home value in Springdale is $261,800, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

88,160 people live in Springdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.