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BENTONVILLE vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$78,142
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
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
4.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
40.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.9% lower
Commute
7.8% lower
Health
11.4% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
9.5% lower
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