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


The cost of living in Chico, California is 52.7% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $114,529 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Chico
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs Chico, CA
Compared to Fort Smith, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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