Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Smith, Arkansas vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 35.3% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $277,433 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Fort Smith, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  52.5% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher

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