Dothan, Alabama vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 5.8% cheaper than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $47,111 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Dothan, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher