Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 9.3% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $54,667 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Fayetteville
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Fayetteville, NC
Compared to Fort Smith, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% higher
      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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher