Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Ponca City, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ponca City, Oklahoma is 1.5% cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $49,267 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ponca City, Oklahoma is cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Ponca City
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Ponca City, OK
Compared to Fort Smith, Ponca City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% lower
      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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  68.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower