Kansas City, Missouri vs. West Memphis, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Memphis, Arkansas is 20.5% cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $59,642 in West Memphis, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Memphis, Arkansas is cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in West Memphis
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. West Memphis, AR
Compared to Kansas City, West Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower