Cost of Living Calculator - College Station, Texas vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 15.3% cheaper than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,322 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to College Station, 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher

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