What is a pro or con of living in Benton, Arkansascompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 28% more expensive in Benton.

What salary do I need to live in Benton, Arkansas copmared to Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $52,163 in Benton, Arkansas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. BENTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Benton, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Arkansas is 4.3% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $52,163 in Benton, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Benton, Arkansas is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Benton
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Benton, AR

Compared to Charleston, Benton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% higher

Commute

3.1% higher

Health

32.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Benton, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Benton, AR

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