Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 0.9% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $75,700 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
30% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Fort Smith, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower