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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

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You'd spend $1.1K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $163.5K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 15.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,123
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$13.5K
Per year

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

Conway, AR

Population:70K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$216K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:115
Median Home:$512K

Conway, AR

The Natural State

70K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Arkansas, this city has a population of 70K residents.

Raleigh, NC

The Tar Heel State

474K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขResearch Triangle
  • โ€ขState capital
  • โ€ขMajor university town

Major Industries

TechnologyResearchEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Conway, AR vs Raleigh, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 51.5%
Conway, AR
$1,629
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$840
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 15.2%
Conway, AR
$522
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$79.36
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 4.0%
Conway, AR
$1,642
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$65.19
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๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 5.3%
Conway, AR
$1,220
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$64.53
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 3.1%
Conway, AR
$930
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$28.92
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โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 4.1%
Conway, AR
$525
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$21.44
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$826
To$1,570
โ†‘ $744
1 Bed
From$826
To$1,640
โ†‘ $814
2 Bed
From$959
To$1,800
โ†‘ $841
3 Bed
From$1,284
To$2,255
โ†‘ $971
Conway, ARZIP-level data

1BR range: $990โ€“$990/mo

Raleigh, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,400โ€“$1,880/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.

$6,468
Monthly in Conway, AR
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,099
Difference

Home Values

Conway
Raleigh
$216K
Median Value
$512K
โ†‘ +2.7%
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.5%
โ†‘ +29.7%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +38.2%
$216K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 137% more expensive than Conway

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

Conway, 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

Raleigh, 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

Conway, AR Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

Raleigh, 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

Conway
Raleigh
55 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
34.4%
Good Air Days
61.7%
99 High
Climate Risk
96 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐Ÿซจ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
54 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
54 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 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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