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FORT SMITH vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
4.9%
more expensive
than Fort Smith, Arkansas.
You would need a salary of
$52,467
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
more expensive
than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Fort Smith, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
2.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
27.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.5% lower
Commute
1.8% higher
Health
9.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
7.4% lower
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