Benton, Arkansas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 81.8% more expensive than Benton, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $90,877 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Benton, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Boston
than in Benton, Arkansas
Benton, AR vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Benton, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.8% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  340.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.0% higher