Chatham, Illinois vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 13.4% cheaper than Chatham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $117,783 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chatham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Chatham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Chatham, Illinois
Chatham, IL vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Chatham, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher