Bentonville, Arkansas vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 20.3% cheaper than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $79,737 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Bentonville, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower