Hemet, California vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 31.9% cheaper than Hemet, California.

You would need a salary of $34,029 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hemet, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Hemet, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Hemet, California
Hemet, CA vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Hemet, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower