Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Tulare, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tulare, California is 30.1% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $173,477 in Tulare, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tulare, California is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Tulare
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Tulare, CA
Compared to Fort Smith, Tulare is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher