Chicago, Illinois vs. North Little Rock, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Little Rock, Arkansas is 29.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $263,240 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Little Rock, Arkansas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in North Little Rock
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. North Little Rock, AR
Compared to Chicago, North Little Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower