Bentonville, AR vs Sherwood, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Sherwood is 28.7% cheaper than Bentonville. With a cost index of 78 vs 100, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Sherwood to Bentonville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bentonville is $1,238/month compared to $1,011/month in Sherwood — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sherwood is more affordable at $190,900 median vs $370,700.

Median household income in Bentonville is $108,465 compared to $79,157 in Sherwood (+37%). While Bentonville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bentonville spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Sherwood.