salaryFayetteville is 16% 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
$2,666
$1,530
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,235
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$62,992
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$188,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$1,915
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$190
👥 People living there
236,254
210,815
Commute to work
26.2 min
19.1 min
College degree
77.1%
29%
Own their home
41.3%
47.4%
Below poverty line
7.4%
17.7%
Unemployment
3.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $36,820 | -45% in Fayetteville |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $107,950 | -45% in Fayetteville |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | $48,160 | -43% in Fayetteville |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $96,970 | -38% in Fayetteville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $29,520 | -36% in Fayetteville |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $57,730 | -34% in Fayetteville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $54,350 | -32% in Fayetteville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $88,690 | -30% in Fayetteville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Fayetteville cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Fayetteville to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $50,684 a year gives the same standard of living in Fayetteville.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Fayetteville?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $62,992 in Fayetteville, 143% more in Arlington.
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