Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 14.8% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $42,614 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Lafayette, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
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  14.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
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  Personal
  1.7% higher
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