salaryFayetteville is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Nashville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$144
👥 People living there
210,815
690,130
Commute to work
19.1 min
24.7 min
College degree
29%
48%
Own their home
47.4%
52.4%
Below poverty line
17.7%
14.1%
Unemployment
7.9%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $68,780 | +43% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $49,300 | +34% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $77,240 | +34% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $142,540 | +32% in Nashville |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $45,510 | +30% in Nashville |
| Operations Manager | $96,970 | $119,990 | +24% in Nashville |
| Truck Driver | $49,980 | $60,630 | +21% in Nashville |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $55,770 | +19% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $62,844 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Nashville?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $83,445 in Nashville, 25% more in Nashville.
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