Pampa, Texas vs. Mena, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mena, Arkansas is 2.1% more expensive than Pampa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,065 in Mena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pampa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mena, Arkansas is more expensive than Pampa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Mena
than in Pampa, Texas
Pampa, TX vs. Mena, AR
Compared to Pampa, Mena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower