Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Bentonville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bentonville, Arkansas is 40.8% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $183,039 in Bentonville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bentonville, Arkansas is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Bentonville
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Bentonville, AR
Compared to Fort Dodge, Bentonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher