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
$1,611
$1,530
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,235
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$62,992
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$188,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$1,915
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$190
👥 People living there
914,802
210,815
Commute to work
21.5 min
19.1 min
College degree
38.2%
29%
Own their home
44.1%
47.4%
Below poverty line
18.1%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Fayetteville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $48,160 | -52% in Fayetteville |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $36,820 | -40% in Fayetteville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $54,350 | -30% in Fayetteville |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $46,800 | -30% in Fayetteville |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $57,730 | -25% in Fayetteville |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,350 | $35,130 | -24% in Fayetteville |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $107,950 | -22% in Fayetteville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $29,520 | -21% in Fayetteville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Fayetteville cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Fayetteville to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $57,806 a year gives the same standard of living in Fayetteville.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Fayetteville?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $62,992 in Fayetteville, 13% more in Columbus.