Bentonville, Arkansas vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 10.9% cheaper than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $93,511 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Bentonville, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher