What is a pro or con of living in Fort Smith, Arkansascompared to Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 6% cheaper in Fort Smith.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Smith, Arkansas copmared to Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin?

A salary of $50,000 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin could decrease to $48,892 in Fort Smith, Arkansas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS vs. FORT SMITH
Cost of Living Comparison

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 2.2% cheaper than Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $48,892 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Rapids, WI vs. Fort Smith, AR

Compared to Wisconsin Rapids, Fort Smith is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% higher

Commute

2.8% lower

Health

13.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wisconsin Rapids, WI vs. Fort Smith, AR

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