Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 8.0% cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $46,012 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Battle Creek, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher