Cost of Living Calculator - Bismarck, North Dakota vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 20.6% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $39,683 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Bismarck, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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