salaryFayetteville is 13% 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
$2,065
$1,530
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$1,235
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$62,992
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$188,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$1,915
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$190
👥 People living there
718,877
210,815
Commute to work
24.9 min
19.1 min
College degree
56.5%
29%
Own their home
48.8%
47.4%
Below poverty line
11.2%
17.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver 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 | Denver | Fayetteville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $36,820 | -58% in Fayetteville |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $48,160 | -53% in Fayetteville |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $57,730 | -42% in Fayetteville |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $107,950 | -39% in Fayetteville |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $96,970 | -32% in Fayetteville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $88,690 | -31% in Fayetteville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $54,350 | -29% in Fayetteville |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $46,800 | -28% in Fayetteville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or Fayetteville cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Fayetteville to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $52,170 a year gives the same standard of living in Fayetteville.
Where do people earn more, Denver or Fayetteville?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $62,992 in Fayetteville, 62% more in Denver.