Waco, Texas vs. Arkansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arkansas City, Kansas is 16.9% cheaper than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,414 in Arkansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Arkansas City, KS
Compared to Waco, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher