Asheville, North Carolina vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 29.0% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,669 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Asheville, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower