Waco, Texas vs. Malvern, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malvern, Arkansas is 15.6% cheaper than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,205 in Malvern, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malvern, Arkansas is cheaper than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Malvern
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Malvern, AR
Compared to Waco, Malvern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher