Atchison, Kansas vs. Forrest City, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forrest City, Arkansas is 7.4% cheaper than Atchison, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $53,689 in Forrest City, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Atchison, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forrest City, Arkansas is cheaper than Atchison, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Forrest City
than in Atchison, Kansas
Atchison, KS vs. Forrest City, AR
Compared to Atchison, Forrest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower