Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Benton, Arkansas


The cost of living in Benton, Arkansas is 60.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $29,442 in Benton, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Arkansas is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Benton
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Benton, AR
Compared to San Jose, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.7% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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