Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 112.1% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $159,100 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
377% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Fort Smith, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.1% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  447.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  115.1% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher