Cost of Living in Rudy, AR
Population: 149 | Arkansas
Rudy is 5% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Rudy, AR: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 95, Rudy, AR is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 5% cheaper than the national average and 25% above the Arkansas state average of 70. Rudy is a small community of 149 residents.
The median household income in Rudy is $52,847, which is 30% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.
Everyday prices in the Fort Smith, AR-OK (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $52,847
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -30%
Housing
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $413/mo
Everyday Prices in Rudy
BLS Average Prices for the Fort Smith, AR-OK (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area