Sarasota, Florida vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 27.1% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $36,443 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Sarasota, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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