salaryFayetteville is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fayetteville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,648
$1,530
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,235
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$62,992
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$188,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$1,915
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$190
👥 People living there
397,742
210,815
Commute to work
26.6 min
19.1 min
College degree
32.6%
29%
Own their home
54.3%
47.4%
Below poverty line
12.9%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.7%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Fayetteville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $48,160 | -48% in Fayetteville |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $36,820 | -43% in Fayetteville |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $107,950 | -36% in Fayetteville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $88,690 | -28% in Fayetteville |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $57,730 | -23% in Fayetteville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $29,520 | +22% in Fayetteville |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,990 | $35,130 | -22% in Fayetteville |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $83,060 | -18% in Fayetteville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Fayetteville cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Fayetteville to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $53,533 a year gives the same standard of living in Fayetteville.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Fayetteville?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $62,992 in Fayetteville, 29% more in Arlington.
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