salaryFayetteville is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Houston to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$157
👥 People living there
210,815
2,328,253
Commute to work
19.1 min
27.2 min
College degree
29%
36.6%
Own their home
47.4%
42.1%
Below poverty line
17.7%
19.9%
Unemployment
7.9%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Houston for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $59,120 | +61% in Houston |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $74,570 | +55% in Houston |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $157,980 | +46% in Houston |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,690 | $113,440 | +28% in Houston |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $22,080 | -25% in Houston |
| Operations Manager | $96,970 | $119,600 | +23% in Houston |
| Registered Nurse | $83,060 | $99,830 | +20% in Houston |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $64,500 | +19% in Houston |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Houston cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $64,339 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Houston?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $69,901 in Houston, 10% more in Houston.