Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 53.2% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $122,560 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Modesto
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Fort Smith, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  55.2% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher