salaryColumbus is 3% 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
$1,314
$1,530
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,235
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$62,992
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$188,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$1,915
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$190
👥 People living there
203,711
210,815
Commute to work
20.9 min
19.1 min
College degree
30.5%
29%
Own their home
50.8%
47.4%
Below poverty line
19%
17.7%
Unemployment
6.3%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Fayetteville for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Fayetteville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $29,520 | +42% in Fayetteville |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $36,820 | -25% in Fayetteville |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $96,080 | +24% in Fayetteville |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $56,220 | +20% in Fayetteville |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $96,970 | +18% in Fayetteville |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $93,330 | +16% in Fayetteville |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,080 | $57,730 | -15% in Fayetteville |
| Physician Assistant | $117,030 | $134,300 | +15% in Fayetteville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Fayetteville cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,530 in Fayetteville.
What salary do I need in Fayetteville to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $61,802 a year gives the same standard of living in Fayetteville.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Fayetteville?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $62,992 in Fayetteville, 1% more in Fayetteville.