Grand Haven, Michigan vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 21.1% cheaper than Grand Haven, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $63,158 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Haven, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Grand Haven, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Grand Haven, Michigan
Grand Haven, MI vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Grand Haven, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower