Bentonville, Arkansas vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 77.2% more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $132,903 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Monterey
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Bentonville, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.2% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  238.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  56.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher