HEAD TO HEAD
Fort Smith vs Little Rock
Fort Smith and Little Rock split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Fort Smith, AR
wins 2 of 5 factors
Little Rock, AR
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Fort Smith | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 93 ◆ | 92 |
| Affordable to rent | 94 ◆ | 85 |
| Climate comfort | 79 | 83 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 55 | 55 |
| Big-city amenities | 53 | 81 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Fort Smith | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $206K | $231K |
| Typical rent | $1,021/mo | $1,246/mo |
| Average temperature | 15.8°C | 16.8°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.44 kWh/m²/day | 4.44 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #196 | #81 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.