Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 18.9% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $60,811 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Rochester, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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