salaryFayetteville is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$168
👥 People living there
210,815
511,764
Commute to work
19.1 min
24.7 min
College degree
29%
32.5%
Own their home
47.4%
64.4%
Below poverty line
17.7%
10.3%
Unemployment
7.9%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $85,050 | +77% in Mesa |
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $61,780 | +68% in Mesa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $47,530 | +61% in Mesa |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $46,410 | +32% in Mesa |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $74,590 | +29% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $60,320 | +29% in Mesa |
| Cashier | $27,390 | $34,920 | +27% in Mesa |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $135,670 | +26% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $67,396 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Mesa?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $89,248 in Mesa, 29% more in Mesa.