Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Las Vegas, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, New Mexico is 2.1% cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $48,933 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, New Mexico is cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Las Vegas
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Las Vegas, NM
Compared to Fort Smith, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower