Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 17.4% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $71,861 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Albuquerque, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher