Van Buren, Arkansas vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 0.7% cheaper than Van Buren, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $23,841 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Buren, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Van Buren, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Van Buren, Arkansas
Van Buren, AR vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Van Buren, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher