Owatonna, Minnesota vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 10.1% cheaper than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $67,446 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs. Fort_Smith, AR
Compared to Owatonna, Fort_Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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