La Mesa, California vs. Benton, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Arkansas is 44.7% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $69,135 in Benton, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Arkansas is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Benton
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Benton, AR
Compared to La Mesa, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% lower
      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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower