Cost of Living Calculator - Providence, Rhode Island vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 30.6% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $45,097 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Providence, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% lower

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