Cost of Living Calculator - Elk River, Minnesota vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 28.9% cheaper than Elk River, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $35,545 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk River, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Elk River, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Elk River, Minnesota
Elk River, MN vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Elk River, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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