Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Palmetto, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmetto, Florida is 30.8% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $98,100 in Palmetto, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmetto, Florida is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Palmetto
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Palmetto, FL
Compared to Fort Smith, Palmetto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower