Fort Smith, AR
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$61,431
across all roles
Cost Index
78
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,162/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Fort Smith?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.85× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 78 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,717/mo, Fort Smith is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
78
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,162
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,717
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$53,931
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.85×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Fort Smith
By gross annual salary
- $193,199
- $192,214
- $190,873
- $187,472
- $185,394
- $185,384
- $183,504
- $180,816
- $173,953
- $171,826
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $9,733/mo
- $9,673/mo
- $9,591/mo
- $9,385/mo
- $9,258/mo
- $9,258/mo
- $9,143/mo
- $8,980/mo
- $8,562/mo
- $8,433/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Fort Smith
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.