Cost of Living Calculator - Ward, Arkansas vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 9.1% cheaper than Ward, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $45,456 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ward, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Ward, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Ward, Arkansas
Ward, AR vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Ward, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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