Bentonville, Arkansas vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 3.7% more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $58,618 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% more expensive in Salem
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Bentonville, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower