Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Redstone Arsenal, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama is 28.7% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $141,533 in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Redstone Arsenal
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Redstone Arsenal, AL
Compared to Fort Smith, Redstone Arsenal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  32.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher