Wichita, Kansas vs. Benton, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Arkansas is 3.4% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $77,574 in Benton, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Arkansas is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Benton
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Benton, AR
Compared to Wichita, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher