salaryFayetteville is 23% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irvine to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$3,405
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$3,344
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$147,451
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$1,191,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$9,543
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$113
👥 People living there
210,815
311,690
Commute to work
19.1 min
24.7 min
College degree
29%
70.6%
Own their home
47.4%
44.5%
Below poverty line
17.7%
10.8%
Unemployment
7.9%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $98,050 | +166% in Irvine |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $121,980 | +153% in Irvine |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $101,860 | +87% in Irvine |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $194,410 | +80% in Irvine |
| Registered Nurse | $83,060 | $135,560 | +63% in Irvine |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $75,740 | +62% in Irvine |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $82,990 | +44% in Irvine |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $48,840 | +39% in Irvine |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Irvine cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Irvine to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $74,082 a year gives the same standard of living in Irvine.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Irvine?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $147,451 in Irvine, 57% more in Irvine.