Tacoma, Washington vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 36.4% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,780 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Tacoma, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.8% higher
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower