Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Van Buren, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Van Buren, Arkansas is 0.7% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $115,767 in Van Buren, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Van Buren, Arkansas is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Van Buren
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Van Buren, AR
Compared to Fort Smith, Van Buren is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower