salaryFayetteville is 13% 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
$2,087
$1,530
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,235
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$62,992
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$188,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$1,915
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$190
👥 People living there
394,432
210,815
Commute to work
28.6 min
19.1 min
College degree
33.6%
29%
Own their home
62.4%
47.4%
Below poverty line
11.9%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Fayetteville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $36,820 | -58% in Fayetteville |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $48,160 | -53% in Fayetteville |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $57,730 | -42% in Fayetteville |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $107,950 | -39% in Fayetteville |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $96,970 | -32% in Fayetteville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $88,690 | -31% in Fayetteville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $54,350 | -29% in Fayetteville |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $46,800 | -28% in Fayetteville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Fayetteville cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Fayetteville to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $52,170 a year gives the same standard of living in Fayetteville.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Fayetteville?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $62,992 in Fayetteville, 51% more in Aurora.