St. Michael, Minnesota vs. Benton, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Arkansas is 21.0% cheaper than St. Michael, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $79,026 in Benton, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Michael, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Arkansas is cheaper than St. Michael, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Benton
than in St. Michael, Minnesota
St. Michael, MN vs. Benton, AR
Compared to St. Michael, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower