Fort Smith, AR vs Rogers, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fort Smith is 23.4% cheaper than Rogers. With a cost index of 69 vs 91, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fort Smith to Rogers should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Smith is $852/month compared to $1,182/month in Rogers — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Smith is more affordable at $168,100 median vs $278,000.

Median household income in Fort Smith is $52,692 compared to $82,993 in Rogers (-36.5%). While Rogers is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Smith spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Rogers.