2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Neosho, MO vs Van Buren, AR

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Is it cheaper to live in Van Buren or is it cheaper to live in Neosho?
- Van Buren is 3.6% less expensive than Neosho.

Which city has more affordable housing, Van Buren or Neosho?
- Van Buren housing costs are 0.9% less expensive than Neosho housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Neosho or is Health Care more affordable in Van Buren.
- Health related expenses are 10.9% less in Van Buren.
 Neosho, MOVan Buren, ARUnited States
 Overall  Unlock76.6100
 Food & Groceries94.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.8100
 Housing44.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$173,400$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock80.0100
 Miscellaneous83.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Neosho    1 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

The overall quality of life is good but not great. There isnt a lot of activities in Neosho. The area is great for quiet and a great place to raise  More

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Reviews for Van Buren    2 Reviews

We moved to Arkansas (and to Van Buren) 4 years ago from the metro Houston, Texas area. We were sick of the traffic and crime that comes with living in a large city.   More

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Over 18 years ago

I don't like Arkansas. It's pretty, but the pay sucks. Taxes are very high, and so are  More

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