salaryFayetteville is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$106
👥 People living there
210,815
641,165
Commute to work
19.1 min
24.1 min
College degree
29%
53.8%
Own their home
47.4%
52%
Below poverty line
17.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
7.9%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $85,170 | +131% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $97,200 | +102% in Portland |
| Plumber | $51,740 | $101,010 | +95% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $54,780 | +86% in Portland |
| Electrician | $57,690 | $105,090 | +82% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $73,710 | +57% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $83,060 | $130,310 | +57% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $82,330 | +51% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Portland cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $68,769 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Portland?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $98,056 in Portland, 36% more in Portland.