Bentonville, Arkansas vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 16.1% cheaper than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $41,945 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Bentonville, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher