Houston, Texas vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 21.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $106,021 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Houston, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
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  Personal
  3.0% lower
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