Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Madison, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Mississippi is 32.1% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $396,400 in Madison, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Mississippi is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Madison
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Madison, MS
Compared to Fort Smith, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher