Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 50.2% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $37,351 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Washington, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower

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