Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 13.3% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $56,667 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Oak Ridge
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Fort Smith, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher