Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 75.6% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $351,200 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Arvada
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Fort Smith, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.6% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  59.7% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher