Benton, AR vs Maumelle, AR

Benton is moderately more affordable than Maumelle, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Benton scores 78 compared to 84 for Maumelle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maumelle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Benton is $1,003/month compared to $995/month in Maumelle — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maumelle has cheaper rent, Benton actually has lower median home values ($199,400 vs $276,900).

Median household income in Benton is $69,638 compared to $92,466 in Maumelle (-24.7%). While Maumelle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Benton spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Maumelle.