Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Smith, Arkansas vs Alexandria, Louisiana


The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 10.0% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $55,000 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs Alexandria, LA
Compared to Fort Smith, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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