Beaumont, Texas vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 3.7% cheaper than Beaumont, Texas.

You would need a salary of $96,277 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaumont, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Beaumont, Texas
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
30% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Beaumont, Texas
Beaumont, TX vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Beaumont, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower