Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Escondido, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escondido, California is 94.1% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $97,067 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
367% more expensive in Escondido
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Escondido, CA
Compared to Fort Smith, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.1% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  378.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  50.3% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher