Bentonville, Arkansas vs. Fairfield, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Iowa is 25.0% cheaper than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $74,975 in Fairfield, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Iowa is cheaper than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs. Fairfield, IA
Compared to Bentonville, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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