Portland, Oregon vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 43.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $28,323 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Portland, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower