Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Fort Smith, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 22.3% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $101,036 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Wilmington, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower