Cost of Living Calculator - Palmdale, California vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 43.0% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $45,627 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Palmdale, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  59.2% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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