Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Naperville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Naperville, Illinois is 62.4% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $121,800 in Naperville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Naperville, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Naperville
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Naperville, IL
Compared to Fort Smith, Naperville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  72.9% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher