Chicago, Illinois vs. Fayetteville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, Arkansas is 14.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $102,570 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, Arkansas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
48% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Fayetteville, AR
Compared to Chicago, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower