Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Smith, Arkansas vs Fairmont, Minnesota


The cost of living in Fairmont, Minnesota is 4.5% cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $196,661 in Fairmont, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairmont, Minnesota is cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs Fairmont, MN
Compared to Fort Smith, Fairmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% lower
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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