Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $904 in Arkansas versus $1,181 in Connecticut. Overall, Arkansas runs roughly 23% cheaper on rent than Connecticut, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $60,583 in Arkansas and $56,584 in Connecticut — about 7% higher in Arkansas. Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax; Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax.
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Arkansas vs Connecticut — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas or Connecticut?
- Arkansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $904 runs about 23% below Connecticut's $1,181, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Arkansas than in Connecticut?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $36,000 a year in Arkansas versus $47,000 in Connecticut.
- Which has lower taxes, Arkansas or Connecticut?
- Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax. Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Arkansas/Connecticut — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.