Los Angeles, California vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 57.4% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $21,283 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Los Angeles, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% lower
      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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  55.6% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower