Mena, Arkansas vs. Barling, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barling, Arkansas is 4.7% more expensive than Mena, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $52,364 in Barling, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mena, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barling, Arkansas is more expensive than Mena, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Barling
than in Mena, Arkansas
Mena, AR vs. Barling, AR
Compared to Mena, Barling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher