Monroe, Michigan vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 12.2% cheaper than Monroe, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,867 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Monroe, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Monroe, Michigan
Monroe, MI vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Monroe, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower