Oak Lawn, Illinois vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 27.0% cheaper than Oak Lawn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,014 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Oak Lawn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Oak Lawn, Illinois
Oak Lawn, IL vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Oak Lawn, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% lower
      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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  46.9% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower