Cost of Living Calculator - Plainfield, Illinois vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 23.5% cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,453 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Plainfield, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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