Chicago, Illinois vs. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 23.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,567 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Chicago, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower