Benton, AR Cost of Living


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Benton cost of living score
88.5
Less expensive
11.5% lower
than the US average
14.2% higher
than the Arkansas average
Benton, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.5% lower than the U.S. average and 14.2% lower than the average for Arkansas.

Benton, AR

Housing costs in Benton?
A typical home costs $199,400, which is 41.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.7% more expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Benton costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.7% more than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Benton?
To live comfortably in Benton, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $38,160 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Benton?
The cost of living in Benton, AR is relatively affordable compared to other cities. Housing prices are relatively low, with the median home price being around $150,000. Groceries and food costs are also competitively priced and there is no sales tax on groceries or food items. The overall cost of living index in Benton, AR is below the national average, making it an attractive place for those who want to save money on their day-to-day expenses. Gas prices are also quite low in comparison to other cities, so transportation costs remain reasonable as well. Overall, Benton offers its residents a high quality of life at an affordable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBentonArkansasUnited States
  88.577.5100.0
  95.992.7100
  91.692.1100.0
  63.649.8100.0
  $199,400$181,800$338,100
  95.0%95.6%100.0%
  89.781.6100.0
  88.774.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

Benton is a great place to live and raise a family. Before you give the previous review too much credibility, you might want to consider another perspective. I've  More

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Over 11 years ago

Benton, and Arkansas in general, is a pretty backwards place. I have lived here all my life and these are a few of the things I've learned. People here are extremely  More

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Over 11 years ago

Benton, and Arkansas in general, is a pretty backwards place. I have lived here all my life and these are a few of the things I've learned. People here are  More

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