West Monroe, Louisiana vs. Mena, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mena, Arkansas is 16.5% cheaper than West Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $41,754 in Mena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mena, Arkansas is cheaper than West Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Mena
than in West Monroe, Louisiana
West Monroe, LA vs. Mena, AR
Compared to West Monroe, Mena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower