Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 75.1% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $437,667 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
329% more expensive in Bend
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Fort Smith, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.1% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  305.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher