Pekin, Illinois vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 0.5% cheaper than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,735 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Fort Smith
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Pekin, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
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  0.5% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
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  Personal
  3.9% lower
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