Ocala, Florida vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 10.7% cheaper than Ocala, Florida.

You would need a salary of $50,000 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocala, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Ocala, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Ocala, Florida
Ocala, FL vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Ocala, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher