Salary Comparison
Family Medicine Physicians: Fort Smith vs White Plains
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Fort Smith, AR
$171,826/yr
White Plains, NY
$213,397/yr
Our recommendation: White Plains, NY
White Plains offers $1,129 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Fort Smith
White Plains
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$171,826
$213,397
$41,571
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,453
$12,982
$2,529
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
78
132
-54 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,020
$3,420
$1,400
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,162
$1,967
$805
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,433
$9,562
$1,129
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.17×
3.80×
+1.37×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Fort Smith — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.