Des Moines, Iowa vs. Bentonville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bentonville, Arkansas is 25.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,706 in Bentonville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bentonville, Arkansas is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Bentonville
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Bentonville, AR
Compared to Des Moines, Bentonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher