2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Smith River, CA vs Ferndale, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Ferndale or is it cheaper to live in Smith River?
- Ferndale is 15.8% more expensive than Smith River.

Which city has more affordable housing, Ferndale or Smith River?
- Ferndale housing costs are 28.2% more expensive than Smith River housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Smith River or is Health Care more affordable in Ferndale.
- Health related expenses are 1.2% less in Ferndale.
 Smith River, CAFerndale, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock108.0100
 Food & Groceries100.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock117.7100
 Housing121.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$486,200$338,100
 Utilities70  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock82.8100
 Miscellaneous109.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Smith River    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Drove into 'metro' Smith River four days ago and the population sign said 2021! Way different number than 866? When did Sperling's Best Places get the  More

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Reviews for Ferndale    1 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Beautiful town physically, but that's it. The town police chief and city manager are both corrupt and colluding with illegal growers. This town is nothing but  More

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