Cost of Living Calculator - New Orleans, Louisiana vs Benton, Arkansas


The cost of living in Benton, Arkansas is 16.9% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $62,303 in Benton, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Arkansas is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Benton
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs Benton, AR
Compared to New Orleans, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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