Richardson, Texas vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 32.9% cheaper than Richardson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,358 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Richardson, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Richardson, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Richardson, Texas
Richardson, TX vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Richardson, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower