Fort Smith, AR vs Sherwood, AR

Fort Smith is moderately more affordable than Sherwood, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Fort Smith scores 69 compared to 78 for Sherwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sherwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Smith is $852/month compared to $1,011/month in Sherwood — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Smith is more affordable at $168,100 median vs $190,900.

Median household income in Fort Smith is $52,692 compared to $79,157 in Sherwood (-33.4%). While Sherwood 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 15.3% in Sherwood.