Brookings, South Dakota vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 10.7% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $158,036 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Brookings, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower