salaryFayetteville is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Ontario to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$2,618
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$2,120
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$95,923
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$607,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$3,638
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$134
👥 People living there
210,815
180,547
Commute to work
19.1 min
31.5 min
College degree
29%
22.5%
Own their home
47.4%
58%
Below poverty line
17.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
7.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Ontario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $79,160 | +115% in Ontario |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $101,870 | +112% in Ontario |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $98,520 | +81% in Ontario |
| Registered Nurse | $83,060 | $133,940 | +61% in Ontario |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $70,880 | +51% in Ontario |
| Nurse Practitioner | $121,410 | $169,920 | +40% in Ontario |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $47,150 | +34% in Ontario |
| Cashier | $27,390 | $35,700 | +30% in Ontario |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Ontario cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Ontario to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $69,435 a year gives the same standard of living in Ontario.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Ontario?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $95,923 in Ontario, 34% more in Ontario.