Salem, Arkansas vs. Melbourne, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Arkansas is 11.0% cheaper than Salem, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $44,487 in Melbourne, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Arkansas is cheaper than Salem, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Salem, Arkansas
Salem, AR vs. Melbourne, AR
Compared to Salem, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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