Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 40.0% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $105,000 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Fort Smith, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher