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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 50.4% more expensive than Texarkana, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $75,237 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Texarkana, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Texarkana, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Chicago
than in Texarkana, Arkansas
Texarkana, AR vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Texarkana, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  101.6% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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