Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 35.5% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $67,733 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort_Smith, AR vs. New_Orleans, LA
Compared to Fort_Smith, New_Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  80.5% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher