El Cajon, California vs. Bentonville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bentonville, Arkansas is 33.4% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $33,300 in Bentonville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bentonville, Arkansas is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Bentonville
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Bentonville, AR
Compared to El Cajon, Bentonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower