Arkansas City, Arkansas vs. Mena, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mena, Arkansas is 11.5% more expensive than Arkansas City, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $66,884 in Mena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arkansas City, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mena, Arkansas is more expensive than Arkansas City, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Mena
than in Arkansas City, Arkansas
Arkansas City, AR vs. Mena, AR
Compared to Arkansas City, Mena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher