Carl Junction, Missouri vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 8.9% cheaper than Carl Junction, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $68,348 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carl Junction, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Carl Junction, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Carl Junction, Missouri
Carl Junction, MO vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Carl Junction, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher