Kansas City, Missouri vs. Bentonville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bentonville, Arkansas is 12.3% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $56,143 in Bentonville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bentonville, Arkansas is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Bentonville
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Bentonville, AR
Compared to Kansas City, Bentonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower