Benton, Arkansas vs. Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is 7.2% cheaper than Benton, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $46,386 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hattiesburg, Mississippi is cheaper than Benton, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Hattiesburg
than in Benton, Arkansas
Benton, AR vs. Hattiesburg, MS
Compared to Benton, Hattiesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower