What is a pro or con of living in Fort Smith, Arkansascompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 68% cheaper in Fort Smith.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Smith, Arkansas copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $34,153 in Fort Smith, Arkansas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. FORT SMITH
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 31.7% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,153 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Fort Smith, AR

Compared to Charleston, Fort Smith is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

65.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% lower

Commute

22.0% lower

Health

2.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Fort Smith, AR

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