Macon, Georgia vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 2.1% cheaper than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $137,076 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Macon, Georgia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
16% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Macon, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher