Bentonville, AR
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$63,554
across all roles
Cost Index
86
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,281/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Bentonville?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.74× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 86 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,639/mo, Bentonville is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
86
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,281
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,639
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$55,795
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.74×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Bentonville
By gross annual salary
- $199,877
- $198,858
- $197,470
- $193,952
- $191,802
- $191,791
- $189,846
- $187,065
- $179,965
- $177,764
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $9,932/mo
- $9,870/mo
- $9,786/mo
- $9,572/mo
- $9,441/mo
- $9,440/mo
- $9,322/mo
- $9,153/mo
- $8,721/mo
- $8,587/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Bentonville
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.