Bentonville, Arkansas vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 12.7% cheaper than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $43,668 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Athens
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Bentonville, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  34.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower