Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 20.2% cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $59,840 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Rio Rancho, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower