Arkansas City, Arkansas vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 16.3% more expensive than Arkansas City, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $58,140 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arkansas City, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is more expensive than Arkansas City, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Fort Smith
than in Arkansas City, Arkansas
Arkansas City, AR vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Arkansas City, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% higher
      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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher