Bentonville, Arkansas vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 4.2% more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $151,023 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
74% more expensive in Hershey
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs. Hershey, PA
Compared to Bentonville, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% higher
      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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher