Benton, Arkansas vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 1.9% cheaper than Benton, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $73,578 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Benton, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Benton, Arkansas
Benton, AR vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Benton, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher