Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 88.3% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $122,373 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Fort Smith, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.3% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  311.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  117.0% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher