salaryFayetteville is 6% 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
$1,932
$1,530
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,235
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$62,992
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$188,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$1,915
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$190
👥 People living there
979,539
210,815
Commute to work
23.7 min
19.1 min
College degree
59.6%
29%
Own their home
43.4%
47.4%
Below poverty line
12%
17.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | Fayetteville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $48,160 | -41% in Fayetteville |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $36,820 | -37% in Fayetteville |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $107,950 | -30% in Fayetteville |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $57,730 | -28% in Fayetteville |
| Customer Service Representative | $43,720 | $35,130 | -20% in Fayetteville |
| Cashier | $33,940 | $27,390 | -19% in Fayetteville |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $96,970 | -18% in Fayetteville |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $51,740 | -18% in Fayetteville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Fayetteville cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in Fayetteville to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $56,275 a year gives the same standard of living in Fayetteville.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Fayetteville?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $62,992 in Fayetteville, 60% more in Austin.