Mountain Home, Arkansas vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 10.3% more expensive than Mountain Home, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $22,051 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is more expensive than Mountain Home, Arkansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Mountain Home, Arkansas
Mountain Home, AR vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Mountain Home, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher