Baltimore, Maryland vs. Arkansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arkansas City, Kansas is 28.1% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $53,888 in Arkansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Arkansas City, KS
Compared to Baltimore, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  49.7% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower