Murrieta, California vs. Benton, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Arkansas is 37.0% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $4,661 in Benton, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Arkansas is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Benton
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Benton, AR
Compared to Murrieta, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower