Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Elmira, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmira, New York is 6.5% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $53,267 in Elmira, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmira, New York is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% more expensive in Elmira
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Elmira, NY
Compared to Fort Smith, Elmira is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher