Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Bay City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Texas is 6.0% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $53,000 in Bay City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Texas is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Bay City
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Bay City, TX
Compared to Fort Smith, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% higher
      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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher