Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Wayne, Indiana vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 6.9% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $46,526 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Fort Wayne, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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