Plano, Texas vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 31.3% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $26,123 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Plano, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher