What is a pro or con of living in Madison, Alabamacompared to Fort Smith, Arkansas?

Median Home Cost is 129% more expensive in Madison.

What salary do I need to live in Madison, Alabama copmared to Fort Smith, Arkansas?

A salary of $50,000 in Fort Smith, Arkansas should increase to $65,667 in Madison, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT SMITH vs. MADISON
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 31.3% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $65,667 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Madison, Alabama is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Madison
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Fort Smith, AR vs. Madison, AL

Compared to Fort Smith, Madison is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

104.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

9.9% higher

Health

32.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fort Smith, AR vs. Madison, AL

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