What is a pro or con of living in Fort Smith, Arkansascompared to Harrisonburg, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Fort Smith.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Smith, Arkansas copmared to Harrisonburg, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Harrisonburg, Virginia could decrease to $42,135 in Fort Smith, Arkansas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HARRISONBURG vs. FORT SMITH
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 15.7% cheaper than Harrisonburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,135 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Harrisonburg, VA vs. Fort Smith, AR

Compared to Harrisonburg, Fort Smith is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

45.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% lower

Commute

11.6% higher

Health

12.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harrisonburg, VA vs. Fort Smith, AR

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