Cost of Living Calculator - Forrest City, Arkansas vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 62.7% more expensive than Forrest City, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $118,791 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Forrest City, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Forrest City, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in Chicago
than in Forrest City, Arkansas
Forrest City, AR vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Forrest City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.7% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  106.1% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher

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