Benton, Arkansas vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 8.2% more expensive than Benton, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $110,339 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Benton, Arkansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Benton, Arkansas
Benton, AR vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Benton, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% higher
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower