Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Smith, Arkansas vs Shelby, Montana


The cost of living in Shelby, Montana is 3.3% cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $72,503 in Shelby, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, Montana is cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% cheaper in Shelby
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs Shelby, MT
Compared to Fort Smith, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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