Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 45.9% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $55,429 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Fort Smith, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% higher
      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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  67.2% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher