Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 78.7% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $89,333 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Murrieta
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Fort Smith, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.7% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  59.5% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher