Cost of Living Calculator - Bentonville, Arkansas vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 24.0% cheaper than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $56,991 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Bentonville, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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