Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Smith, Arkansas vs Jefferson City, Missouri


The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 11.2% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $83,401 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Jefferson City
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Fort Smith, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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