Cost of Living Calculator - Benton, Arkansas vs Athens, Texas


The cost of living in Athens, Texas is 3.4% cheaper than Benton, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $48,282 in Athens, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Texas is cheaper than Benton, Arkansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in Athens
than in Benton, Arkansas
Benton, AR vs Athens, TX
Compared to Benton, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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