Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Long Beach, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, Washington is 12.0% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $78,400 in Long Beach, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, Washington is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Long Beach, WA
Compared to Fort Smith, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower