Bakersfield, California vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 27.5% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $617 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Bakersfield, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
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  Personal
  5.3% lower
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