Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Thomas, Kentucky vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 22.9% cheaper than Fort Thomas, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $57,811 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Thomas, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Fort Thomas, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Fort Thomas, KY vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Fort Thomas, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% lower
      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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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