Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Benton, Arkansas


The cost of living in Benton, Arkansas is 52.2% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $23,909 in Benton, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Arkansas is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Benton
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Benton, AR
Compared to Oakland, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower

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