salaryFayetteville is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irving to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,892
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,827
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$88,254
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$315,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$4,752
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$159
👥 People living there
210,815
256,492
Commute to work
19.1 min
24.1 min
College degree
29%
42.4%
Own their home
47.4%
38.1%
Below poverty line
17.7%
11%
Unemployment
7.9%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Irving for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Irving | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $92,910 | +93% in Irving |
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $64,900 | +76% in Irving |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $168,510 | +56% in Irving |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,690 | $122,520 | +38% in Irving |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $75,240 | +30% in Irving |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $44,990 | +28% in Irving |
| Registered Nurse | $83,060 | $101,420 | +22% in Irving |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $65,070 | +20% in Irving |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Irving cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,892 in Irving.
What salary do I need in Irving to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $67,249 a year gives the same standard of living in Irving.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Irving?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $88,254 in Irving, 29% more in Irving.