Fort Smith Metro Area, AR Cost of Living


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Fort Smith cost of living score
76.7
Less expensive
23.3% lower
than the US average
1.0% lower
than the Arkansas average
Fort Smith Arkan Metro Area, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.3% lower than the U.S. average and 1.0% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Fort Smith Metro Area, AR

Housing costs in Fort Smith?
A typical home costs $159,900, which is 52.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.0% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Smith costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.3% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Fort Smith?
To live comfortably in Fort Smith Arkan Metro Area, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $30,600 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Smith?
The cost of living in Fort Smith, AR Metro Area is 76.7, which is much lower than the US average Cost of Living of 100. This means that living in Fort Smith can be much more affordable compared to other areas. The median house value in the area is $159,900, which is also significantly lower than the national average of $338,100. This makes it an attractive option for those who are looking for a more budget-friendly place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFort SmithArkansasUnited States
  76.777.5100.0
  92.392.7100
  105.192.1100.0
  41.049.8100.0
  $159,900$181,800$338,100
  97.8%95.6%100.0%
  83.581.6100.0
  80.574.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

For those who haven't lived in Fort Smith in a few years, they may be surprised to see all the improved cultural amenities. The city has an amphitheater on the river  More

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