Bentonville, Arkansas vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 14.7% cheaper than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $79,593 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Bentonville, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower