Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Montgomery, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Texas is 37.3% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $68,667 in Montgomery, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Texas is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Montgomery, TX
Compared to Fort Smith, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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