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


The cost of living in Irvine, California is 141.5% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $181,100 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
627% more expensive in Irvine
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs Irvine, CA
Compared to Fort Smith, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.5% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  683.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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