Cost of Living Calculator - West Chester, Pennsylvania vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 39.7% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $18,101 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to West Chester, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower

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