Cost of Living Calculator - Carpinteria, California vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 60.5% cheaper than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $29,652 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Carpinteria, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.5% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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