Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 2.1% cheaper than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $46,997 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
17% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Shreveport, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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