Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, Texas vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 25.1% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,463 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to San Marcos, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher

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