Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Payne, Alabama vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 0.8% more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $75,606 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
93% more expensive in Fort Smith
than in Fort Payne, Alabama
Fort Payne, AL vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Fort Payne, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% higher
      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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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