Manchester, Connecticut vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 24.5% cheaper than Manchester, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $67,153 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Manchester, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Manchester, Connecticut
Manchester, CT vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Manchester, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower