Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $904 in Arkansas versus $916 in Georgia. Overall, Arkansas runs roughly 1% cheaper on rent than Georgia, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $60,583 in Arkansas and $56,622 in Georgia — about 7% higher in Arkansas. Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax; Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.5%
4%
+2.5 pp in Arkansas
Income Tax (top rate)
3.90%
5.19%
+1.3 pp in Georgia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$904
$916
+1% in Georgia
Median Home Value
$221,200
$182,300
+18% in Arkansas
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$60,583
$56,622
+7% in Arkansas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
62.7°F
65.2°F
+2.5°F in Georgia
Arkansas vs Georgia — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas or Georgia?
- Arkansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $904 runs about 1% below Georgia's $916, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Arkansas than in Georgia?
- 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 $37,000 in Georgia.
- Which has lower taxes, Arkansas or Georgia?
- Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/3 cities we track in Arkansas/Georgia — 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.