Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 14.9% cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,078 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Harrisburg, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower