Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Smith, Arkansas vs Boise City, Idaho


The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 55.3% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $116,512 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Boise City
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort_Smith, AR vs Boise_City, ID
Compared to Fort_Smith, Boise_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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