Forest, Virginia vs. Austin, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Arkansas is 13.3% cheaper than Forest, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,326 in Austin, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Arkansas is cheaper than Forest, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Austin
than in Forest, Virginia
Forest, VA vs. Austin, AR
Compared to Forest, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower