Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. West Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Fargo, North Dakota is 22.5% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $61,267 in West Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in West Fargo
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. West Fargo, ND
Compared to Fort Smith, West Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher