Santa Ana, California vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 48.2% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $25,898 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Santa Ana, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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