Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Smith, Arkansas vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 57.3% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $118,000 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Fort Smith, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% lower
  Commute
  62.5% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher

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