Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 31.3% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $65,667 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Covington
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort_Smith, AR vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Fort_Smith, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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