salaryFayetteville is 26% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$127
👥 People living there
210,815
439,418
Commute to work
19.1 min
29.8 min
College degree
29%
48.7%
Own their home
47.4%
42.3%
Below poverty line
17.7%
13.4%
Unemployment
7.9%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $113,700 | +209% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $132,000 | +174% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $83,060 | $186,610 | +125% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $123,250 | +113% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $212,500 | +97% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $89,200 | +91% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $101,860 | +87% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $121,410 | $219,080 | +80% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 26% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $75,418 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Oakland?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $109,576 in Oakland, 43% more in Oakland.