What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Fort Smith, Arkansas?

Median Home Cost is 316% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Fort Smith, Arkansas?

A salary of $50,000 in Fort Smith, Arkansas should increase to $100,400 in Washington, District of Columbia (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. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 100.8% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $100,400 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in Washington
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Fort Smith, AR vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Fort Smith, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

100.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

21.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

404.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.8% higher

Commute

84.3% higher

Health

1.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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