Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Raton, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raton, New Mexico is 5.6% cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $47,200 in Raton, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raton, New Mexico is cheaper than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Raton
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Raton, NM
Compared to Fort Smith, Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower