Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Mexico, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mexico, Missouri is 0.5% cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $49,733 in Mexico, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mexico, Missouri is cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
34% more expensive in Mexico
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Mexico, MO
Compared to Fort Smith, Mexico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower