Topeka, Kansas vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 4.8% cheaper than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $55,203 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Topeka, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower