Forrest City, Arkansas vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 33.2% more expensive than Forrest City, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $99,888 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Forrest City, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Forrest City, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Forrest City, Arkansas
Forrest City, AR vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Forrest City, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher

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