Boston, Massachusetts vs. Bentonville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bentonville, Arkansas is 35.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $93,681 in Bentonville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bentonville, Arkansas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Bentonville
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Bentonville, AR
Compared to Boston, Bentonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% lower