Arkansas City, AR vs Mount Ida, AR

Arkansas City is moderately more affordable than Mount Ida, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Arkansas City scores 57 compared to 65 for Mount Ida, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Ida can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arkansas City is $619/month compared to $709/month in Mount Ida — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arkansas City is more affordable at $89,600 median vs $157,900.

Median household income in Arkansas City is $40,729 compared to $43,114 in Mount Ida (-5.5%). Mount Ida does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Arkansas City spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.7% in Mount Ida.