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West Memphis Relocation Program
West Memphis, AR
$18,900 · Active
Offer: Up to $18,900: down payment assistance, coworking, business discounts, welcome packages
Who it's for: remote workers, in-person workforce
Requirements: Two active programs including new in-person workforce program. Named America's Most Welcoming Place.
What $18,900 actually buys in West Memphis
A headline figure only means something against local prices. At West Memphis's median rent of $800/mo, this award covers about 23.6 months of rent.
It is worth 17.3% of a median home ($109,000) and 46.2% of median household income ($40,904). On its own that is more than a year of housing — enough to change the maths on a move.
What it costs to live in AR
Before the incentive, AR itself is 4 of the 48 states we cover on cost of living, counting from the cheapest, with a typical index of 89.5 (US = 100). A typical home runs $231,039 and rent $1,246/mo.
AR levies a state income tax, so weigh the one-off award against the ongoing bill. Effective property tax is around 0.6% of home value.
How this compares
At $18,900, this is the 3 rd largest cash relocation offer of the 32 we track. Very few programs pay more.
Other AR programs
| Program | Place | Award | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Works Here (Closed) | Fayetteville/Bentonville (Northwest Arkansas) | $10,000 | Ended |
Source: MakeMyMove verified 2025-2026. Programs change often — confirm current terms on the official page. SalaryCompareTool is not affiliated with this program.