| | Midland, TX | Fort Smith, AR | United States |
| Overall | 92.2 | 76.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.2 | 93.7 | 100 |
| Health | 109.6 | 93.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 89.6 | 44.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $271,000 | $155,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,930.0% | 9,480.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 74.5 | 73.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 105.2 | 88.5 | 100 |
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We came from Central CA to Midland, TX for work. We love this amazing city. People are kind, caring & thoughtful. We love the neighborhood and people ate so giving of More
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Reviews for Fort Smith 
28 Reviews
I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS.
The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one More
I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's More
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