Cost of Living Calculator - Simi Valley, California vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 50.6% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $24,704 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Simi Valley, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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