Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Louisiana vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 7.2% cheaper than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $69,641 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Monroe, Louisiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
28% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Monroe, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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