Tomball, Texas vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 25.8% cheaper than Tomball, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,412 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tomball, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Tomball, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Tomball, Texas
Tomball, TX vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Tomball, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower