Kinston, North Carolina vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 0.8% more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,403 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kinston, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Fort Smith
than in Kinston, North Carolina
Kinston, NC vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Kinston, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower