Albany-Schenectady-Troy Fort Smith

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Less Favorable
Cost Index: 99.6 → 85.9
Rent Delta: -$765/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + 14% lower cost of living
  • + $765/mo cheaper rent (2BR)

Cons of Moving

  • - $20K lower median salary
  • - Higher violent crime rate
  • - Higher student-teacher ratios
Dimension
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
Fort Smith
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 99.6
RPP 85.9
Fort Smith
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,702/mo
$937/mo
Fort Smith
💼 Wages
$70,186
$50,581
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
🔒 Crime
380 per 100K
580 per 100K
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
🎓 Schools
11.7:1
13.6:1
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
👶 Childcare
$13,869/yr
N/A
Tie
🌿 Environment
5270 violations
5811 violations
Albany-Schenectady-Troy

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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)