New Bern, North Carolina vs. Benton, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Arkansas is 1.7% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,843 in Benton, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Arkansas is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% more expensive in Benton
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Benton, AR
Compared to New Bern, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher