Assemble, a compensation platform, has compiled a list of U.S. cities where your money will go the furthest. Of the 15 cities on the list, NWA metro area ranked No. 9.

• Return on investments: The region boasts 7x the national average of "headquarters and management employees" for Fortune 500 companies and scored high marks for supporting local entrepreneurs.
• The criteria: The ranking is based on costs of fuel, groceries, and other basic necessities for modern life, including job opportunities and average income.

Read more about what makes NWA so great HERE.