Albertville, Alabama vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 1.8% cheaper than Albertville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $127,618 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albertville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Albertville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Albertville, Alabama
Albertville, AL vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Albertville, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher