Cost of Living Calculator - Paris, Arkansas vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 49.8% more expensive than Paris, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $112,343 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Paris, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Paris, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Chicago
than in Paris, Arkansas
Paris, AR vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Paris, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  74.2% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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