New Braunfels, Texas vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 24.5% cheaper than New Braunfels, Texas.

You would need a salary of $414,990 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in New Braunfels, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than New Braunfels, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in New Braunfels, Texas
New Braunfels, TX vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to New Braunfels, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower