Arkansas City, Kansas vs. Needles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needles, California is 33.7% more expensive than Arkansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $66,845 in Needles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needles, California is more expensive than Arkansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Needles
than in Arkansas City, Kansas
Arkansas City, KS vs. Needles, CA
Compared to Arkansas City, Needles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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)
  53.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  80.8% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher