Seattle, Washington vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 55.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,340 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Seattle, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.8% higher
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower