Benton, Arkansas vs. Malvern, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malvern, Arkansas is 21.1% cheaper than Benton, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $39,455 in Malvern, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malvern, Arkansas is cheaper than Benton, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Malvern
than in Benton, Arkansas
Benton, AR vs. Malvern, AR
Compared to Benton, Malvern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower