Cost of Living Calculator - Storm Lake, Iowa vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 1.2% more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,911 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Fort Smith
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Storm Lake, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% higher
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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