Gastonia, North Carolina vs. Bentonville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bentonville, Arkansas is 12.5% more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,271 in Bentonville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bentonville, Arkansas is more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Bentonville
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs. Bentonville, AR
Compared to Gastonia, Bentonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher