Boise City, Idaho vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 35.6% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $77,253 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Boise City, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower