Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 36.7% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $47,468 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Meridian, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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