Cost of Living Calculator - Fayetteville, Arkansas vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 18.3% cheaper than Fayetteville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $122,549 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Fayetteville, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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