Paragould's cost of living is 26% below the national average.

Breakdown by Category
The Cost of Living index is based on a U.S. average of 100. Any amount below 100 is less expensive than the national average; any amount above 100 is more expensive than the national average.
The total of all cost of living categories weighed subjectively as following:
- Housing: 30%
- Food and Groceries: 15%
- Transportation: 10%
- Utilities: 6%
- Healthcare: 7%
- Miscellaneous Expenses (ex. Clothing, Services, and Entertainment): 32%
State and Local taxes are not included in any category.
Source: Sperling's Best Places