Charleston, Arkansas vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 1.5% more expensive than Charleston, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $50,744 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is more expensive than Charleston, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Fort Smith
than in Charleston, Arkansas
Charleston, AR vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Charleston, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% higher
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher