salaryFayetteville is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Indianapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,465
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,315
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$71,417
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$224,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
95.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$2,037
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$141
👥 People living there
210,815
885,860
Commute to work
19.1 min
24.6 min
College degree
29%
34.9%
Own their home
47.4%
56%
Below poverty line
17.7%
15.8%
Unemployment
7.9%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Indianapolis for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Indianapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $68,480 | +86% in Indianapolis |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $83,110 | +73% in Indianapolis |
| Plumber | $51,740 | $76,980 | +49% in Indianapolis |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $65,070 | +39% in Indianapolis |
| Operations Manager | $96,970 | $120,480 | +24% in Indianapolis |
| Truck Driver | $49,980 | $61,980 | +24% in Indianapolis |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $43,460 | +24% in Indianapolis |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,500 | $44,180 | +18% in Indianapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Indianapolis cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,465 in Indianapolis.
What salary do I need in Indianapolis to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $62,425 a year gives the same standard of living in Indianapolis.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Indianapolis?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $71,417 in Indianapolis, 12% more in Indianapolis.
More comparisons
All Fayetteville comparisons → · All Indianapolis comparisons →
Fayetteville vs McKinneyFayetteville vs YonkersFayetteville vs Moreno ValleyFayetteville vs Des MoinesFayetteville vs RochesterFayetteville vs Salt Lake CityIndianapolis vs CharlotteIndianapolis vs ColumbusIndianapolis vs San FranciscoIndianapolis vs Fort WorthIndianapolis vs JacksonvilleIndianapolis vs Austin