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WEST DES MOINES vs. FORT SMITH
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Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Fort Smith, Arkansas
The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is
15.6%
cheaper
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$67,493
in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is
cheaper
than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to West Des Moines, Fort Smith is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
6.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
52.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.2% higher
Commute
2.9% higher
Health
8.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
7.0% higher
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