Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 51.1% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $211,493 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Sugar Land
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Sugar Land, TX
Compared to Fort Smith, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  65.1% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher