salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,516
$1,530
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,235
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$62,992
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$188,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$1,915
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$190
👥 People living there
317,419
210,815
Commute to work
21.3 min
19.1 min
College degree
24.4%
29%
Own their home
57.9%
47.4%
Below poverty line
17.1%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Fayetteville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Fayetteville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $73,400 | $48,160 | -34% in Fayetteville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $29,520 | +29% in Fayetteville |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $36,820 | -24% in Fayetteville |
| Lawyer | $129,180 | $107,950 | -16% in Fayetteville |
| Plumber | $59,390 | $51,740 | -13% in Fayetteville |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,210 | $93,330 | +11% in Fayetteville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,210 | $54,350 | -10% in Fayetteville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,810 | $121,410 | -9% in Fayetteville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Fayetteville cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi and Fayetteville cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Fayetteville to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $59,551 a year gives the same standard of living in Fayetteville.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Fayetteville?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $62,992 in Fayetteville, 15% more in Corpus Christi.
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