Bentonville, Arkansas vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 338.5% more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $955,931 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
670% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Bentonville, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  338.5% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,155.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  73.6% higher
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher