Denton, Texas vs. Mena, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mena, Arkansas is 26.1% cheaper than Denton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $36,948 in Mena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Denton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mena, Arkansas is cheaper than Denton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Mena
than in Denton, Texas
Denton, TX vs. Mena, AR
Compared to Denton, Mena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% lower
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower