McAllen, Texas vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 4.8% cheaper than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,589 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Mcallen, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher