Searcy, Arkansas vs. Alma, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alma, Kansas is 4.8% more expensive than Searcy, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $44,003 in Alma, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Searcy, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alma, Kansas is more expensive than Searcy, Arkansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% more expensive in Alma
than in Searcy, Arkansas
Searcy, AR vs. Alma, KS
Compared to Searcy, Alma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher