salaryFayetteville is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$181
👥 People living there
210,815
1,642,323
Commute to work
19.1 min
25.6 min
College degree
29%
33.6%
Own their home
47.4%
57.3%
Below poverty line
17.7%
13.7%
Unemployment
7.9%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $85,050 | +77% in Phoenix |
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $61,780 | +68% in Phoenix |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $47,530 | +61% in Phoenix |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $46,410 | +32% in Phoenix |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $74,590 | +29% in Phoenix |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $60,320 | +29% in Phoenix |
| Cashier | $27,390 | $34,920 | +27% in Phoenix |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $135,670 | +26% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $67,396 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $87,717 in Phoenix, 28% more in Phoenix.