West Monroe, Louisiana vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 12.9% cheaper than West Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $74,042 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than West Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in West Monroe, Louisiana
West Monroe, LA vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to West Monroe, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower