Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 61.9% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $323,733 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Fort Smith, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.9% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher