Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 53.6% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $34,817 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Arlington, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower

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