Cost of Living Calculator - Independence, Missouri vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 12.3% cheaper than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $43,860 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Independence, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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