Huntsville, Alabama vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 17.3% cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $41,345 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Huntsville, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower