Dallas, Texas vs. Arkansas City, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arkansas City, Arkansas is 36.1% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $31,931 in Arkansas City, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Arkansas is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Arkansas City, AR
Compared to Dallas, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower