DeKalb, Illinois vs. Bentonville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bentonville, Arkansas is 17.2% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $234,442 in Bentonville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bentonville, Arkansas is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Bentonville
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Bentonville, AR
Compared to Dekalb, Bentonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher