Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 35.2% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $81,120 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Madison
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Fort Smith, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher