Mena, Arkansas vs. Petal, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 12.7% more expensive than Mena, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $56,328 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Mena, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is more expensive than Mena, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Petal
than in Mena, Arkansas
Mena, AR vs. Petal, MS
Compared to Mena, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower