Cost of Living Calculator - West Memphis, Arkansas vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 53.6% more expensive than West Memphis, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $76,862 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Memphis, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than West Memphis, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Chicago
than in West Memphis, Arkansas
West_Memphis, AR vs Chicago, IL
Compared to West_Memphis, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  63.1% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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