salaryFayetteville is 4% 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
$1,397
$1,530
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,235
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$62,992
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$188,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$1,915
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$190
👥 People living there
276,854
210,815
Commute to work
19.9 min
19.1 min
College degree
31.2%
29%
Own their home
43%
47.4%
Below poverty line
26%
17.7%
Unemployment
7.3%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Fayetteville for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Fayetteville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $36,820 | -51% in Fayetteville |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $48,160 | -41% in Fayetteville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $29,520 | -37% in Fayetteville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $54,350 | -29% in Fayetteville |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $51,740 | -28% in Fayetteville |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $46,800 | -26% in Fayetteville |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $57,690 | -26% in Fayetteville |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $57,730 | -24% in Fayetteville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Fayetteville cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Fayetteville to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $57,580 a year gives the same standard of living in Fayetteville.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Fayetteville?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $62,992 in Fayetteville, 14% more in Fayetteville.