Bentonville, Arkansas vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 42.1% more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $298,511 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Bentonville, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher