North Kansas City, Missouri vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 10.7% cheaper than North Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $66,071 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in North Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than North Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in North Kansas City, Missouri
North Kansas City, MO vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to North Kansas City, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower