Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Bemidji, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bemidji, Minnesota is 1.9% cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $49,067 in Bemidji, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bemidji, Minnesota is cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
18% cheaper in Bemidji
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Bemidji, MN
Compared to Fort Smith, Bemidji is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower