salaryFayetteville is 8% 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
$1,887
$1,530
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,235
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$62,992
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$188,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$1,915
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$190
👥 People living there
179,898
210,815
Commute to work
27.2 min
19.1 min
College degree
38.5%
29%
Own their home
66.4%
47.4%
Below poverty line
9.5%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Fayetteville cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Fayetteville to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $55,210 a year gives the same standard of living in Fayetteville.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Fayetteville?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $62,992 in Fayetteville, 60% more in Aurora.