Anchorage, Alaska vs. Bentonville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bentonville, Arkansas is 14.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,543 in Bentonville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bentonville, Arkansas is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Bentonville
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Bentonville, AR
Compared to Anchorage, Bentonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower