Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, New York vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 15.3% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,373 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Buffalo, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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