Oak Ridge, North Carolina vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 30.8% cheaper than Oak Ridge, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,594 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Oak Ridge, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Oak Ridge, North Carolina
Oak Ridge, NC vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Oak Ridge, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower