Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 19.6% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $89,700 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Louisville
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Fort Smith, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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