Cost of Living Calculator - Upper Lake, California vs Mena, Arkansas


The cost of living in Mena, Arkansas is 34.5% cheaper than Upper Lake, California.

You would need a salary of $26,218 in Mena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Upper Lake, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mena, Arkansas is cheaper than Upper Lake, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Mena
than in Upper Lake, California
Upper Lake, CA vs Mena, AR
Compared to Upper Lake, Mena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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