Bentonville, Arkansas vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 57.4% more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $78,723 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Bentonville, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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