Cost of Living Calculator - Las Cruces, New Mexico vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 10.2% cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $67,365 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Las Cruces, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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