Kansas City, Kansas vs. Benton, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Arkansas is 1.9% more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $50,966 in Benton, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Arkansas is more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Benton
than in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, KS vs. Benton, AR
Compared to Kansas City, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower