Van Buren, Arkansas vs. Benton, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Arkansas is 11.8% more expensive than Van Buren, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $55,894 in Benton, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Buren, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Arkansas is more expensive than Van Buren, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Benton
than in Van Buren, Arkansas
Van Buren, AR vs. Benton, AR
Compared to Van Buren, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher