Wichita, Kansas vs. Mountain Home, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas is 8.0% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $38,654 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Arkansas is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Mountain Home, AR
Compared to Wichita, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower