Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 82.9% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $123,480 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Kent
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Fort Smith, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.9% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  97.5% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% higher