What is a pro or con of living in San Diego, Californiacompared to Fort Smith, Arkansas?

Median Home Cost is 437% more expensive in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to Fort Smith, Arkansas?

A salary of $133,194 in Fort Smith, Arkansas should increase to $284,858 in San Diego, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT SMITH vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 113.9% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $284,858 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
437% more expensive in San Diego
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Fort Smith, AR vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Fort Smith, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

113.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

485.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.4% higher

Commute

63.8% higher

Health

5.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.4% higher

Cost of Food

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