salaryFayetteville is 6% 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
$1,797
$1,530
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,235
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$62,992
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$188,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$1,915
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$190
👥 People living there
291,467
210,815
Commute to work
22.3 min
19.1 min
College degree
57.3%
29%
Own their home
52.3%
47.4%
Below poverty line
11.7%
17.7%
Unemployment
3.8%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham 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 | Durham | Fayetteville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $57,730 | -38% in Fayetteville |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,800 | $35,130 | -25% in Fayetteville |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $48,160 | -20% in Fayetteville |
| Lawyer | $132,790 | $107,950 | -19% in Fayetteville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $106,410 | $88,690 | -17% in Fayetteville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $29,520 | -16% in Fayetteville |
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $96,970 | -15% in Fayetteville |
| Medical Assistant | $46,450 | $39,870 | -14% in Fayetteville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Fayetteville cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Fayetteville to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $56,560 a year gives the same standard of living in Fayetteville.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Fayetteville?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $62,992 in Fayetteville, 40% more in Durham.