Moving from Missouri to Arkansas | Central AR Relocation Guide

RELOCATION GUIDE · CENTRAL ARKANSAS

Moving from Missouri to Arkansas

Lower taxes, affordable homes & a growing economy. See why thousands are choosing Central Arkansas.


Moving from Missouri to Arkansas — Quick Facts (2026)

Central Arkansas home prices average $225,000–$300,000 vs $250,000–$380,000 in Missouri. Missouri has higher property taxes (0.99% avg) vs Arkansas (0.62%). Arkansas income tax tops at 3.9% vs Missouri’s 4.95%, and military retirement is 100% tax-exempt in AR. VA loans with zero down payment are available for eligible veterans and military families. Ashley Watters is a REALTOR® specializing in remote and out-of-state purchases near Little Rock — call (501) 951-9200.

Moving from Missouri to Arkansas

Moving from Missouri to Arkansas? The Border Is Just the Beginning.

Kansas City and St. Louis prices are climbing fast. Central Arkansas offers the same Midwest-meets-South culture — with home prices 30–40% lower and zero tax on military retirement income.

~3 hrs
KC to Little Rock via I-49
30-40%
Lower Than KC/STL Prices
$0
State Tax on Mil. Retirement
Top Schools
In Every Major City

📞 Talk to Ashley — (501) 951-9200

Median Home Price — Missouri
~$280K

Median Home Price — Central AR
~$185K

Why Missouri Residents Are Choosing Central Arkansas

🏙️ Escape KC & STL Price Inflation

Kansas City and St. Louis median home prices have climbed past $280K and show no signs of stopping. Central Arkansas gives Missouri families equivalent quality of life — often better schools — at prices that were normal in Missouri a decade ago.

🌳 Same Culture, Lower Cost

Missouri and Arkansas share deep cultural roots — college football, country music, outdoor recreation, and tight community bonds. The move feels natural. The savings feel unreal.

🏫 Top-Rated School Districts

Cabot School District, Conway School District, and Bryant are consistently rated among the top districts in Arkansas — a major draw for Missouri families with school-age kids making the move south.

🎖️ No Tax on Military Retirement Pay

Arkansas does not tax military retirement pay. For retired service members, this is an immediate, permanent raise — one of the strongest financial reasons to make the move.

🏡 VA Loans — $0 Down

Ashley Watters specializes in VA loan transactions. Eligible veterans and active-duty service members can purchase a home in Central Arkansas with $0 down payment and no PMI requirement.

📍 Central Location

Little Rock is within a day’s drive of 13 major cities. Central Arkansas puts you close to everything while keeping you far from the cost and chaos of metro living.

Military Relocation

Missouri Veterans: Arkansas Has No Military Retirement Tax

Missouri taxes military retirement income. Arkansas does not. For retired service members moving from Missouri to Central Arkansas, this represents thousands of dollars in annual tax savings — in addition to lower home prices.

Ashley Watters — Central Arkansas Relocation Specialist

Whether you’re PCSing to LRAFB or relocating from Missouri for work, family, or lifestyle, Ashley knows every neighborhood in Central Arkansas. She’ll match you with the right community, connect you with a VA-friendly lender, and guide you through the entire purchase remotely if needed.

Ashley Watters — Central Arkansas REALTOR®

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Questions? Call Ashley Watters at (501) 951-9200 — Central Arkansas Military & Relocation REALTOR®

More Resources for Out-of-State Buyers

Ready to make the move? Call Ashley Watters: (501) 951-9200

Related: Cost of Living in Central Arkansas 2026 — Compare to CA, TX, FL, VA & More — See exactly how much you’ll save by moving to Central Arkansas, with housing cost tables and state-by-state comparisons.
Related: VA Loan vs Conventional Loan in Arkansas — Side-by-side cost comparison on a $220,000 home. VA saves most military buyers $9,000+ over 5 years vs conventional with 5% down.