Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Macon, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Macon, Georgia is 2.1% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $36,210 in Macon, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macon, Georgia is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% more expensive in Macon
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Macon, GA
Compared to Fort Smith, Macon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower