Smyrna, Tennessee vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 52.9% more expensive than Smyrna, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $76,474 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Smyrna, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Smyrna, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Smyrna, Tennessee
Smyrna, TN vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Smyrna, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher