Cost of Living Calculator - Helena-West Helena, Arkansas vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 12.8% more expensive than Helena-West Helena, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $84,601 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is more expensive than Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Fort Smith
than in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
Helena West Helena, AR vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Helena West Helena, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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