Cost of Living Calculator - Aurora, Illinois vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 15.8% cheaper than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,088 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Aurora, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% lower
      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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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