Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 16.9% cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,801 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Morgantown, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower