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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Fort Smith, AR vs Raytown, MO

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Are people in Raytown older or younger than people in Fort Smith?
- The Median Age in Raytown is 4.6 years older than in Fort Smith.

Are housing costs cheaper in Raytown or Fort Smith?
- Raytown housing costs are 15.2% more expensive than Fort Smith housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Raytown or Fort Smith?
- The average commute for residents of Raytown is 5.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fort Smith.

Things to do in Fort Smith?
Fort Smith, Arkansas is located along the Arkansas River Valley offering plenty of outdoor activities including fishing, hunting and golfing. The city is also known for its vibrant music scene and rich cultural heritage with multiple museums and restaurants to discover.

Things to do in Raytown?
Raytown, MO is a city in Jackson County that has a population of about 29,000. It is known for having several large parks, including Raytown Historic Park and Lee’s Summit CityPark.

 Fort Smith, ARRaytown, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,893329,725,481
 Median Income$48,033  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$155,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.27  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Fort Smith    28 Reviews
Tonia · Milwaukee, WI
DEAD TOWN
Over 4 years ago

I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS. The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one  More

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BJ · Fort Smith, AR
FORT SMITH SUCKS
Over 4 years ago

I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's  More

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Ben · Fort Smith, AR
Live here bruh
Over 6 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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Reviews for Raytown    2 Reviews
CK · Kansas City, MO
Life in Raytown
Over 11 years ago

We have lived in this area for the past 20 years. While it is a quiet little suburb of Kansas City, I feel like the area is not growing the way it should. The city  More

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Bp · Kansas City, MO
We love Raytown
Over 17 years ago

I live on the edge of Raytown, our granddaughter attends a Raytown School. We love the town, we love the schools. We have run our business from here for many  More

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