Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Smith, Arkansas vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 30.8% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $65,408 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Fort Smith, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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