Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. San Bernardino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Bernardino, California is 46.0% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $40,880 in San Bernardino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Bernardino, California is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in San Bernardino
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. San Bernardino, CA
Compared to Fort Smith, San Bernardino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher