Benton, Arkansas vs. Big Spring, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Spring, Texas is 11.6% cheaper than Benton, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $51,265 in Big Spring, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Spring, Texas is cheaper than Benton, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Big Spring
than in Benton, Arkansas
Benton, AR vs. Big Spring, TX
Compared to Benton, Big Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower