Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Caldwell, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Caldwell, Idaho is 37.1% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $68,533 in Caldwell, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caldwell, Idaho is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Caldwell
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Caldwell, ID
Compared to Fort Smith, Caldwell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower