salaryFayetteville is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jacksonville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$189
👥 People living there
210,815
977,670
Commute to work
19.1 min
24.1 min
College degree
29%
33.2%
Own their home
47.4%
57.6%
Below poverty line
17.7%
14.5%
Unemployment
7.9%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Jacksonville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $78,810 | +64% in Jacksonville |
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $58,940 | +60% in Jacksonville |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $76,740 | +33% in Jacksonville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $36,630 | +24% in Jacksonville |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $42,840 | +22% in Jacksonville |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $127,920 | +18% in Jacksonville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,690 | $102,230 | +15% in Jacksonville |
| Plumber | $51,740 | $58,920 | +14% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,719 in Jacksonville.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $64,896 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 16% more in Jacksonville.
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