Beaumont, California vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 41.0% cheaper than Beaumont, California.

You would need a salary of $29,481 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaumont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Beaumont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Beaumont, California
Beaumont, CA vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Beaumont, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower