Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 36.5% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $136,533 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Salem
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Fort Smith, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower