Independence, Missouri vs. Mountain View, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, Arkansas is 11.6% cheaper than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $44,211 in Mountain View, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, Arkansas is cheaper than Independence, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Mountain View
than in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO vs. Mountain View, AR
Compared to Independence, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower