New Albany, Mississippi vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 1.4% more expensive than New Albany, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $50,676 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in New Albany, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is more expensive than New Albany, Mississippi
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
167% more expensive in Fort Smith
than in New Albany, Mississippi
New Albany, MS vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to New Albany, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher