Cost of Living
The Arkansas River Valley Region is a desirable place to live and has a comparatively low cost of living. Local industries leverage this regional asset for talent recruitment.
The cost of living indices in the region are significantly lower than the national average (=100) in all four categories, including the overall cost, the cost of food, the cost of utilities, and miscellaneous costs. In comparison to the national average, the Arkansas Valley Region is an affordable place to live and your hard earned income will go even further.
Comparative Cost of Living
Pope County | Yell County | United States | |
Overall: | 82 | 80 | 100 |
Food | 95 | 96 | 100 |
Utilities | 90 | 89 | 100 |
Misc. | 97 | 99 | 100 |
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The people and opportunities in this community are what drew me to Russellville, and that is what continues to keep me here.
Megan Ayres-Moore, Park Interpreter, Lake Dardanelle State Park
708 West Main Street, Russellville, AR 72801
Phone: 479-968-2530
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Live, Work & Play
Do you love the idea of walking down the main street in the morning, grabbing a cup of coffee at your local coffee shop and heading off to work only to finish your day in your kayak, taking a quick hike or bike ride? If so, Russellville is the place for you. With our increasing number of urban shops and living area, our growing cultural atmosphere, amazing schools and an increasing number of job opportunities, Russellville has something for everyone.