Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 16.3% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $65,290 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Knoxville, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher