Harlingen, Texas vs. Mena, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mena, Arkansas is 1.7% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,849 in Mena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mena, Arkansas is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
27% more expensive in Mena
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. Mena, AR
Compared to Harlingen, Mena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% higher
      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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher