salaryFayetteville is 23% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Long Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$99
👥 People living there
210,815
455,548
Commute to work
19.1 min
29.9 min
College degree
29%
35.6%
Own their home
47.4%
41.2%
Below poverty line
17.7%
14.8%
Unemployment
7.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $98,050 | +166% in Long Beach |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $121,980 | +153% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $101,860 | +87% in Long Beach |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $194,410 | +80% in Long Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $83,060 | $135,560 | +63% in Long Beach |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $75,740 | +62% in Long Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $82,990 | +44% in Long Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $48,840 | +39% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $74,082 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $94,293 in Long Beach, 33% more in Long Beach.
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