Shawnee, Kansas vs. Benton, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Arkansas is 18.2% cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $40,891 in Benton, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Arkansas is cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Benton
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Benton, AR
Compared to Shawnee, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower