Benton, Arkansas vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 11.1% cheaper than Benton, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $88,863 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Benton, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Benton, Arkansas
Benton, AR vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Benton, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower