Cost of Living Calculator - Parsons, Kansas vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 17.6% more expensive than Parsons, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $88,167 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Parsons, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is more expensive than Parsons, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Fort Smith
than in Parsons, Kansas
Parsons, KS vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Parsons, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% higher
      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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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