Ely, Iowa vs. Bentonville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bentonville, Arkansas is 8.8% more expensive than Ely, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,410 in Bentonville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ely, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bentonville, Arkansas is more expensive than Ely, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Bentonville
than in Ely, Iowa
Ely, IA vs. Bentonville, AR
Compared to Ely, Bentonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher