Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Smith, Arkansas vs Monterey Park, California


The cost of living in Monterey Park, California is 115.3% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $107,667 in Monterey Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey Park, California is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
457% more expensive in Monterey Park
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs Monterey Park, CA
Compared to Fort Smith, Monterey Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.3% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  508.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  117.4% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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