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Paris, TX vs Benton, AR

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Is it cheaper to live in Benton or is it cheaper to live in Paris?
- Benton is 15.5% more expensive than Paris.

Which city has more affordable housing, Benton or Paris?
- Benton housing costs are 80.7% more expensive than Paris housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Paris or is Health Care more affordable in Benton.
- Health related expenses are 21.1% less in Benton.
 Paris, TXBenton, ARUnited States
 Overall  Unlock88.5100
 Food & Groceries91.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock91.6100
 Housing35.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$199,400$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock89.7100
 Miscellaneous80.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Paris    13 Reviews

It's a city where the city administration [ City Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, DA of the County, & Police Dept] - protects the gangs/  More

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The cost of living runs close to 30% lower than the average for the US. The local parish, Our Lady of Victory, can accommodate another 100 - 200 families. The State of  More

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Over 15 years ago

Paris is a very small city, it is basically for retirees, not much to offer here. The cost of living is the BEST thing I can say about Paris and that the people are  More

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Reviews for Benton    4 Reviews

Over 13 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 13 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 13 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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