salaryFayetteville is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Grand Rapids to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,751
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$74,533
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$244,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$2,493
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$100
👥 People living there
210,815
198,535
Commute to work
19.1 min
19 min
College degree
29%
41.6%
Own their home
47.4%
54%
Below poverty line
17.7%
16.9%
Unemployment
7.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Grand Rapids for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Grand Rapids | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $74,920 | +56% in Grand Rapids |
| Plumber | $51,740 | $80,440 | +55% in Grand Rapids |
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $56,260 | +53% in Grand Rapids |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $42,930 | +45% in Grand Rapids |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $44,990 | +28% in Grand Rapids |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $59,000 | +26% in Grand Rapids |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $129,360 | +20% in Grand Rapids |
| Truck Driver | $49,980 | $58,270 | +17% in Grand Rapids |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Grand Rapids cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,751 in Grand Rapids.
What salary do I need in Grand Rapids to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $62,328 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Rapids.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Grand Rapids?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $74,533 in Grand Rapids, 15% more in Grand Rapids.
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