Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Smith, Arkansas vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 171.3% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $203,514 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
719% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Fort Smith, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  171.3% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  724.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher

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