Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 180.0% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $247,800 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
661% more expensive in Alameda
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Fort Smith, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  180.0% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  794.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  70.8% higher
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher