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FORT SMITH vs. LA MESA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. La Mesa, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in La Mesa, California is
103.5%
more expensive
than Fort Smith, Arkansas.
You would need a salary of
$101,733
in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is
more expensive
than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
375% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Fort Smith, La Mesa is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
103.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
16.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
408.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.4% higher
Commute
63.4% higher
Health
5.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
7.0% higher
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