Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Batesville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Batesville, Arkansas is 4.7% cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $38,133 in Batesville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Batesville, Arkansas is cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Batesville
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Batesville, AR
Compared to Fort Smith, Batesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower