Elk City, Kansas vs. Mena, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mena, Arkansas is 15.0% more expensive than Elk City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $57,520 in Mena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mena, Arkansas is more expensive than Elk City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Mena
than in Elk City, Kansas
Elk City, KS vs. Mena, AR
Compared to Elk City, Mena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  450.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower