Cost of Living Calculator - Pekin, Illinois vs Forrest City, Arkansas


The cost of living in Forrest City, Arkansas is 12.5% cheaper than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,767 in Forrest City, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forrest City, Arkansas is cheaper than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Forrest City
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs Forrest City, AR
Compared to Pekin, Forrest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.