Auburn, Alabama vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 23.2% cheaper than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $143,699 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Auburn, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower