Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. St. Maries, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Maries, Idaho is 15.5% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $86,600 in St. Maries, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Maries, Idaho is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in St. Maries
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. St. Maries, ID
Compared to Fort Smith, St. Maries is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower