Cost of Living Calculator - Alvin, Texas vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 20.1% cheaper than Alvin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,684 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alvin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Alvin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Alvin, Texas
Alvin, TX vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Alvin, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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