salaryRent is higher than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 55.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,080 a year. That is $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arkansas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arkansas. It is number 63 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bentonville?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bentonville
| Size | Bentonville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,002 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,138 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,339 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,774 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,275 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bentonville overall?
Everyday prices in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area are 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Bentonville
Life in Bentonville
What jobs pay in Bentonville
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $138,770 | 14.7% |
| Physician Assistant | $130,810 | 15.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,380 | 16.0% |
| Lawyer | $126,220 | 16.2% |
| Software Developer | $105,130 | 19.4% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,860 | 21.5% |
| Dental Hygienist | $87,210 | 23.4% |
| Market Research Analyst | $83,000 | 24.6% |
| Civil Engineer | $82,960 | 24.6% |
| Operations Manager | $81,800 | 25.0% |
| Registered Nurse | $77,910 | 26.2% |
| Accountant | $77,190 | 26.5% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,970 | 33.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,010 | 33.5% |
| Truck Driver | $60,480 | 33.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $53,620 | 38.1% |
| Police Officer | $53,420 | 38.2% |
| Plumber | $52,100 | 39.2% |
| Electrician | $49,230 | 41.5% |
| Carpenter | $49,070 | 41.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,510 | 51.7% |
| Firefighter | $38,570 | 53.0% |
| Medical Assistant | $38,400 | 53.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,930 | 55.3% |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,820 | 57.0% |
| Restaurant Cook | $33,730 | 60.6% |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,300 | 67.4% |
| Cashier | $29,820 | 68.5% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,210 | 77.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bentonville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,271 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $428,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bentonville, AR?
Renting in Bentonville costs a median of about $1,702 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.
How much do I need to make to live in Bentonville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,080 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bentonville cheap or expensive?
Bentonville is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $121,646. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bentonville?
The median homeowner in Bentonville pays $2,871 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Bentonville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 9% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bentonville?
The median home value in Bentonville is $428,500, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
58,249 people live in Bentonville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.