Boulder, Colorado vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 55.3% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $21,032 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Boulder, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower