Benson, Arizona vs. Van Buren, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Van Buren, Maine is 14.5% cheaper than Benson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $42,773 in Van Buren, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Benson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Van Buren, Maine is cheaper than Benson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Van Buren
than in Benson, Arizona
Benson, AZ vs. Van Buren, ME
Compared to Benson, Van Buren is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower