Cost of Living Calculator - Erie, Pennsylvania vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 5.2% cheaper than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,408 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Erie, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower

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