Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 15.7% cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $63,202 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Eau Claire, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower