Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Smith, Arkansas vs Bella Vista, Arkansas


The cost of living in Bella Vista, Arkansas is 23.9% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $130,060 in Bella Vista, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bella Vista, Arkansas is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Bella Vista
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs Bella Vista, AR
Compared to Fort Smith, Bella Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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