Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Independence, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Missouri is 14.0% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $45,600 in Independence, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Missouri is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Independence
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Independence, MO
Compared to Fort Smith, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher