Denver, Colorado vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 41.3% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $29,343 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Denver, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower