Moorhead, Minnesota vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 12.9% cheaper than Moorhead, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $43,554 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Moorhead, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Moorhead, Minnesota
Moorhead, MN vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Moorhead, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower