Idabel, Oklahoma vs. Forrest City, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forrest City, Arkansas is 7.6% cheaper than Idabel, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $46,218 in Forrest City, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Idabel, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forrest City, Arkansas is cheaper than Idabel, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Forrest City
than in Idabel, Oklahoma
Idabel, OK vs. Forrest City, AR
Compared to Idabel, Forrest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower