Valley Center, California vs. Bentonville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bentonville, Arkansas is 38.8% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $198,745 in Bentonville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bentonville, Arkansas is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Bentonville
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs. Bentonville, AR
Compared to Valley Center, Bentonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower