Cost of Living Calculator - Elk Grove, California vs Mena, Arkansas


The cost of living in Mena, Arkansas is 47.4% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $39,433 in Mena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mena, Arkansas is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Mena
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs Mena, AR
Compared to Elk Grove, Mena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower

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