Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is essentially the same as Fort Smith, Arkansas.
The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is essentially the same as Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Fort Smith, AR vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Fort Smith, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.3% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower