Chicago, Illinois vs. Bentonville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bentonville, Arkansas is 8.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $229,749 in Bentonville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bentonville, Arkansas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
48% cheaper in Bentonville
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Bentonville, AR
Compared to Chicago, Bentonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower