Arkansas City, Kansas vs. Elkhart, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkhart, Indiana is 21.8% more expensive than Arkansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $60,899 in Elkhart, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkhart, Indiana is more expensive than Arkansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Elkhart
than in Arkansas City, Kansas
Arkansas City, KS vs. Elkhart, IN
Compared to Arkansas City, Elkhart is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher