Cost of Living Calculator - Helena-West Helena, Arkansas vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 61.5% more expensive than Helena-West Helena, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $121,129 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
639% more expensive in Chicago
than in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
Helena West Helena, AR vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Helena West Helena, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  104.0% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher

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