Sacramento, California vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 38.3% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $38,240 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Sacramento, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower