Texarkana, Arkansas vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 5.0% more expensive than Texarkana, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $52,521 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Texarkana, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is more expensive than Texarkana, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Fort Smith
than in Texarkana, Arkansas
Texarkana, AR vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Texarkana, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher