Allen, Texas vs. Van Buren, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Van Buren, Arkansas is 30.2% cheaper than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,867 in Van Buren, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Van Buren, Arkansas is cheaper than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Van Buren
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Van Buren, AR
Compared to Allen, Van Buren is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher