Norman, Oklahoma vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 13.8% cheaper than Norman, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $103,448 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Norman, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Norman, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Norman, Oklahoma
Norman, OK vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Norman, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher