Mena, Arkansas vs. Carthage, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carthage, Missouri is 2.4% more expensive than Mena, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $51,182 in Carthage, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Mena, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carthage, Missouri is more expensive than Mena, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Carthage
than in Mena, Arkansas
Mena, AR vs. Carthage, MO
Compared to Mena, Carthage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower