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

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Is it cheaper to live in Fort Bragg or is it cheaper to live in Smith River?
- Fort Bragg is 28.1% more expensive than Smith River.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fort Bragg or Smith River?
- Fort Bragg housing costs are 37.4% more expensive than Smith River housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Smith River or is Health Care more affordable in Fort Bragg.
- Health related expenses are 1.8% more in Fort Bragg.
 Smith River, CAFort Bragg, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock119.5100
 Food & Groceries100.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock121.3100
 Housing121.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$496,300$338,100
 Utilities70  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock85.0100
 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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Over 20 years ago

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