Cost of Living Calculator - New Orleans, Louisiana vs Forrest City, Arkansas


The cost of living in Forrest City, Arkansas is 35.0% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $32,480 in Forrest City, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forrest City, Arkansas is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Forrest City
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs Forrest City, AR
Compared to New Orleans, Forrest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  49.3% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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