Charleston, Arkansas vs. Van Buren, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Van Buren, Arkansas is 2.2% more expensive than Charleston, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $61,299 in Van Buren, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Van Buren, Arkansas is more expensive than Charleston, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Van Buren
than in Charleston, Arkansas
Charleston, AR vs. Van Buren, AR
Compared to Charleston, Van Buren is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher