Memphis, Tennessee vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 3.2% cheaper than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $48,387 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Memphis, Tennessee
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Memphis, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher