Hot Springs, Arkansas vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 30.2% more expensive than Hot Springs, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $65,091 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Chicago
than in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, AR vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Hot Springs, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  83.7% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher