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


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 9.5% cheaper than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $67,853 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Mobile, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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