Tempe, Arizona vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 33.4% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $53,286 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Tempe, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower