What is a pro or con of living in Fort Smith, Arkansascompared to Alexandria, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 73% cheaper in Fort Smith.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Smith, Arkansas copmared to Alexandria, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Alexandria, Virginia could decrease to $26,728 in Fort Smith, Arkansas (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.

ALEXANDRIA vs. FORT SMITH
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 46.5% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $26,728 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. Fort Smith, AR

Compared to Alexandria, Fort Smith is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

79.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% lower

Commute

43.0% lower

Health

7.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Alexandria, Virginia vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alexandria, VA vs. Fort Smith, AR

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