Maricopa, Arizona vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 27.5% cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,232 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Maricopa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa, AZ vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Maricopa, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower