salaryFayetteville is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fresno to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$202
👥 People living there
210,815
545,970
Commute to work
19.1 min
22.4 min
College degree
29%
25.5%
Own their home
47.4%
50.1%
Below poverty line
17.7%
20.1%
Unemployment
7.9%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $79,160 | +115% in Fresno |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $100,770 | +109% in Fresno |
| Registered Nurse | $83,060 | $125,420 | +51% in Fresno |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $162,680 | +51% in Fresno |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $78,800 | +45% in Fresno |
| Nurse Practitioner | $121,410 | $166,570 | +37% in Fresno |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $63,470 | +36% in Fresno |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $46,070 | +31% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $66,641 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Fresno?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $76,564 in Fresno, 18% more in Fresno.