Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. North Little Rock, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Little Rock, Arkansas is 1.3% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $43,573 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Little Rock, Arkansas is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
13% more expensive in North Little Rock
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. North Little Rock, AR
Compared to Fort Smith, North Little Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher