Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 24.1% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $155,167 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Idaho Falls
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Fort Smith, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower