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Fort Smith, AR vs Rio Rico, AZ

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Are people in Rio Rico older or younger than people in Fort Smith?
- The Median Age in Rio Rico is 2.9 years younger than in Fort Smith.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rio Rico or Fort Smith?
- Rio Rico housing costs are 54.7% more expensive than Fort Smith housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rio Rico or Fort Smith?
- The average commute for residents of Rio Rico is 12.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fort Smith.

Things to do in Fort Smith?
Fort Smith, Arkansas is located along the Arkansas River Valley offering plenty of outdoor activities including fishing, hunting and golfing. The city is also known for its vibrant music scene and rich cultural heritage with multiple museums and restaurants to discover.

Things to do in Rio Rico?
Rio Rico, AZ is a pleasant village northwest of Tucson boasting numerous enjoyable landmarks including Nanny Creek featuring tranquil grounds and gardensor Rio Rico Golf Course ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly during the amazing Cinco de Mayo celebration flaunting traditional foods and plenty entertainment every May.

 Fort Smith, ARRio Rico, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,914329,725,481
 Median Income$48,033  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$155,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Smith    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS. The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's  More

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Over 6 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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Reviews for Rio Rico    1 Reviews

We retired here from Maine about 5 years ago to leave the cold & damp behind. Here it is warm & dry most of the time, little humidity, not many flies, mosquitoes, etc.   More

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