salaryFayetteville is 11% 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
$1,760
$1,530
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,235
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$62,992
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$188,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$1,915
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$190
👥 People living there
1,307,930
210,815
Commute to work
25.7 min
19.1 min
College degree
38.2%
29%
Own their home
42.4%
47.4%
Below poverty line
16.7%
17.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas 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 | Dallas | Fayetteville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $48,160 | -48% in Fayetteville |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $36,820 | -43% in Fayetteville |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $107,950 | -36% in Fayetteville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $88,690 | -28% in Fayetteville |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $57,730 | -23% in Fayetteville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $29,520 | +22% in Fayetteville |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,990 | $35,130 | -22% in Fayetteville |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $83,060 | -18% in Fayetteville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Fayetteville cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Fayetteville to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $53,533 a year gives the same standard of living in Fayetteville.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Fayetteville?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $62,992 in Fayetteville, 21% more in Dallas.