Springfield, Missouri vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 8.3% cheaper than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $47,677 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Springfield, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher