Decatur, Illinois vs. Fayetteville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, Arkansas is 34.0% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,007 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, Arkansas is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
298% more expensive in Fayetteville
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Fayetteville, AR
Compared to Decatur, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% higher
      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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher