Newcastle, Oklahoma vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 20.6% cheaper than Newcastle, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $39,683 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Newcastle, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Newcastle, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Newcastle, Oklahoma
Newcastle, OK vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Newcastle, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower