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Cost of Living in Rudy, AR

Population: 149 | Arkansas

95
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Rudy is 5% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
85
Regional Price

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

$2.86
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🥚
$2.33
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-7% vs US
🥛
$3.75
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🍞
$1.72
Bread (white)
per lb
-7% vs US
🍗
$3.86
Chicken breast
per lb
-7% vs US
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-19% vs US

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