Salem, Illinois vs. Bentonville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bentonville, Arkansas is 39.6% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,010 in Bentonville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bentonville, Arkansas is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
353% more expensive in Bentonville
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs. Bentonville, AR
Compared to Salem, Bentonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher