Ward, Arkansas vs. Mountain Home, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas is 9.0% cheaper than Ward, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $68,273 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ward, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Arkansas is cheaper than Ward, Arkansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Ward, Arkansas
Ward, AR vs. Mountain Home, AR
Compared to Ward, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower