Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 50.1% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $75,067 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Tempe
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Fort Smith, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% higher
      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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher