San Francisco, California vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 69.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $15,369 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to San Francisco, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.3% 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
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  53.6% lower
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower