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


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

You would need a salary of $43,767 in Forrest City, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forrest City, Arkansas is cheaper than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Forrest City
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Forrest City, AR
Compared to Springfield, 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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