salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Kansas City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$138
👥 People living there
210,815
510,612
Commute to work
19.1 min
21.7 min
College degree
29%
38.4%
Own their home
47.4%
55.4%
Below poverty line
17.7%
14.6%
Unemployment
7.9%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Kansas City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $60,770 | +65% in Kansas City |
| Plumber | $51,740 | $76,150 | +47% in Kansas City |
| Electrician | $57,690 | $76,860 | +33% in Kansas City |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $61,810 | +32% in Kansas City |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $62,960 | +31% in Kansas City |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $44,350 | +26% in Kansas City |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $72,580 | +26% in Kansas City |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $134,640 | +25% in Kansas City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville and Kansas City cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $60,369 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $74,596 in Kansas City, 16% more in Kansas City.
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