What is a pro or con of living in Spokane, Washingtoncompared to Fort Smith, Arkansas?

Median Home Cost is 147% more expensive in Spokane.

What salary do I need to live in Spokane, Washington copmared to Fort Smith, Arkansas?

A salary of $44,000 in Fort Smith, Arkansas should increase to $57,845 in Spokane, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT SMITH vs. SPOKANE
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 31.5% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $57,845 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Spokane, Washington is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Spokane
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Fort Smith, AR vs. Spokane, WA

Compared to Fort Smith, Spokane is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

97.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.5% lower

Commute

24.1% higher

Health

9.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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