Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 21.1% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $60,533 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Fort Smith, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% higher
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower