Galveston, Texas vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 20.0% cheaper than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,021 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Galveston, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% lower
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower