Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Grove, Oregon vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 38.1% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,449 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Forest Grove, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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