Bossier City, Louisiana vs. Mena, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mena, Arkansas is 12.4% cheaper than Bossier City, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,788 in Mena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mena, Arkansas is cheaper than Bossier City, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Mena
than in Bossier City, Louisiana
Bossier City, LA vs. Mena, AR
Compared to Bossier City, Mena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower