Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Mena, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mena, Arkansas is 6.1% cheaper than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $46,932 in Mena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mena, Arkansas is cheaper than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% cheaper in Mena
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. Mena, AR
Compared to Shreveport, Mena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower