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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Cabot, AR โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Memphis, TN area

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You'd spend $1.4K/month more in Charlotte, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $166.3K in Charlotte, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 18.2%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,362
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$16.3K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Cabot, AR

Population:27K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$244K

Charlotte, NC

Population:875K
Cost Index:118
Median Home:$399K

Cabot, AR

The Natural State

27K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Arkansas, this city has a population of 27K residents.

Charlotte, NC

The Tar Heel State

875K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMajor banking center
  • โ€ขNASCAR headquarters
  • โ€ขQueen City

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyEnergyMotorsports

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Cabot, AR vs Charlotte, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 55.7%
Cabot, AR
$1,585
Charlotte, NC
$2,469
Difference
$884
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 24.0%
Cabot, AR
$515
Charlotte, NC
$638
Difference
$124
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 6.9%
Cabot, AR
$1,598
Charlotte, NC
$1,707
Difference
$110
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 7.8%
Cabot, AR
$918
Charlotte, NC
$989
Difference
$71.55
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 1.3%
Cabot, AR
$1,187
Charlotte, NC
$1,202
Difference
$15.50
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 0.2%
Cabot, AR
$518
Charlotte, NC
$519
Difference
$1.25
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$795
To$1,630
โ†‘ $835
1 Bed
From$795
To$1,710
โ†‘ $915
2 Bed
From$925
To$1,870
โ†‘ $945
3 Bed
From$1,241
To$2,300
โ†‘ $1,059
Cabot, ARZIP-level data

1BR range: $980โ€“$980/mo

Charlotte, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,340โ€“$2,310/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,320
Monthly in Cabot, AR
$7,525
Monthly in Charlotte, NC
$1,205
Difference

Home Values

Cabot
Charlotte
$244K
Median Value
$399K
โ†‘ +2.2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +36.8%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +40.8%
$244K
Price Range
$293K - $1.57M

Homes in Charlotte are 63% more expensive than Cabot

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $1.9K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$158
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.3%
Rate difference

Cabot, AR

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arkansas State Tax
Effective: 6.0%
$9.0K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.7%
$46.0K
Take-Home Pay
$8,664/month
$104.0K

Charlotte, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

Cabot, AR Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

Charlotte, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Cabot
Charlotte
55 Moderate
Air Quality
51 Moderate
34.4%
Good Air Days
46.2%
99 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐Ÿซจ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
54 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
36 days
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
54 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
36 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Arkansas and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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