Thornton, Colorado vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 39.0% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $30,513 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Thornton, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower