Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Smith, Arkansas vs Decatur, Texas


The cost of living in Decatur, Texas is 40.0% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $56,000 in Decatur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Texas is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Decatur
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs Decatur, TX
Compared to Fort Smith, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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