Jackson, Tennessee vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 7.4% cheaper than Jackson, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $69,444 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Jackson, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson, TN vs. Fort_Smith, AR
Compared to Jackson, Fort_Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower