Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Minot, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minot, North Dakota is 13.2% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $84,900 in Minot, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minot, North Dakota is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Minot
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Minot, ND
Compared to Fort Smith, Minot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher