Decorah, Iowa vs. Bella Vista, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bella Vista, Arkansas is 9.7% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,841 in Bella Vista, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bella Vista, Arkansas is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Bella Vista
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs. Bella Vista, AR
Compared to Decorah, Bella Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  63.3% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher