Benton, AR vs Rogers, AR

Benton is moderately more affordable than Rogers, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Benton scores 78 compared to 91 for Rogers, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rogers 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 $1,182/month in Rogers — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Benton is more affordable at $199,400 median vs $278,000.

Median household income in Benton is $69,638 compared to $82,993 in Rogers (-16.1%). While Rogers 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 17.1% in Rogers.