Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Helena-West Helena, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas is 11.3% cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $44,333 in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena-West Helena, Arkansas is cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Helena-West Helena
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Helena West Helena, AR
Compared to Fort Smith, Helena West Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower