Bentonville, Arkansas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 117.8% more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $108,916 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in San Jose
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Bentonville, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.8% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  327.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  86.4% higher
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher