Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 19.4% cheaper than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $40,279 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Idaho Falls, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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