What is a pro or con of living in Arkansas City, Arkansascompared to Durham, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 79% cheaper in Arkansas City.

What salary do I need to live in Arkansas City, Arkansas copmared to Durham, North Carolina?

A salary of $80,000 in Durham, North Carolina could decrease to $52,923 in Arkansas City, Arkansas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DURHAM vs. ARKANSAS CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Durham, North Carolina vs. Arkansas City, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arkansas City, Arkansas is 33.8% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,923 in Arkansas City, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arkansas City, Arkansas is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Durham, North Carolina

Durham, NC vs. Arkansas City, AR

Compared to Durham, Arkansas City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

78.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.1% lower

Commute

13.9% lower

Health

6.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Durham, North Carolina vs. Arkansas City, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Durham, NC vs. Arkansas City, AR

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