Cost of Living Calculator - Franklin, North Carolina vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 12.6% cheaper than Franklin, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,200 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Franklin, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Franklin, North Carolina
Franklin, NC vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Franklin, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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