Cost of Living Calculator - Wheeling, West Virginia vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 1.3% cheaper than Wheeling, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,013 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Wheeling, West Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling, WV vs Fort_Smith, AR
Compared to Wheeling, Fort_Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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