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


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 2.8% cheaper than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $72,864 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
24% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Fairmont, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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