Cost of Living Calculator - Duluth, Minnesota vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 12.5% cheaper than Duluth, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $65,636 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Duluth, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Duluth, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, MN vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Duluth, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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