Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 7.3% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,354 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Charleston, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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