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
$1,246
$1,530
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,235
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$62,992
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$188,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$1,915
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$190
👥 People living there
680,130
210,815
Commute to work
23.4 min
19.1 min
College degree
28.1%
29%
Own their home
60.8%
47.4%
Below poverty line
18.4%
17.7%
Unemployment
6%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Fayetteville for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Fayetteville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $76,400 | $48,160 | -37% in Fayetteville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $29,520 | +35% in Fayetteville |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $36,820 | -27% in Fayetteville |
| Physician Assistant | $107,220 | $134,300 | +25% in Fayetteville |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $96,970 | +25% in Fayetteville |
| Lawyer | $140,550 | $107,950 | -23% in Fayetteville |
| Civil Engineer | $79,090 | $96,080 | +21% in Fayetteville |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $57,690 | +20% in Fayetteville |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Fayetteville cheaper to live in?
El Paso 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 El Paso?
About $61,379 a year gives the same standard of living in Fayetteville.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Fayetteville?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $62,992 in Fayetteville, 2% more in El Paso.