2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Bella Vista, AR vs Fort Payne, AL

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Is it cheaper to live in Fort Payne or is it cheaper to live in Bella Vista?
- Fort Payne is 18.3% less expensive than Bella Vista.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fort Payne or Bella Vista?
- Fort Payne housing costs are 52.5% less expensive than Bella Vista housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Bella Vista or is Health Care more affordable in Fort Payne.
- Health related expenses are 28.5% more in Fort Payne.
 Bella Vista, ARFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Overall  Unlock74.8100
 Food & Groceries97.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock118.1100
 Housing83.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$170,100$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock68.2100
 Miscellaneous90.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Bella Vista    18 Reviews

Fantastic area with tons of outdoor activities and private amenities: 7 lakes, 3 pools, miles of hiking and biking trails, golf courses, pickle ball, tennis, frisbee  More

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Just moved to Arkanss earlier this year from Washington state. We are originally from the lower part of the U.S. and have lived in a few states over the last 12 years.  More

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Over 5 years ago

Bella Vista is a lovely place, with a low cost of living (but increasing all the time) and extremely low crime rate. The town has Five decent golf courses, good for a  More

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Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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