salaryRent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,840 a year. That is $21 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 37 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Texarkana?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Texarkana
| Size | Texarkana | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $765 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $938 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,108 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,369 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Texarkana 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 Texarkana, so the Arkansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Texarkana
Life in Texarkana
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Texarkana?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $110 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $170,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,020 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Texarkana, AR?
Renting in Texarkana costs a median of about $1,071 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.
How much do I need to make to live in Texarkana?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,840 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Texarkana cheap or expensive?
Texarkana is rated OK: rent takes 26.0% of the typical household income of $49,433. It ranks 37th cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Texarkana?
The median homeowner in Texarkana pays $1,096 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Texarkana 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 Texarkana?
The median home value in Texarkana is $170,200, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
29,177 people live in Texarkana. Numbers are typical (middle) values.