Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 23.9% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $64,411 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Yakima
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Fort Smith, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower