Ithaca, New York vs. Benton, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Arkansas is 14.2% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,886 in Benton, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Arkansas is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Benton
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Benton, AR
Compared to Ithaca, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower