salaryFayetteville is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$133
👥 People living there
210,815
481,031
Commute to work
19.1 min
23 min
College degree
29%
54%
Own their home
47.4%
50.7%
Below poverty line
17.7%
11.9%
Unemployment
7.9%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $78,980 | +37% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $65,860 | +37% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $45,640 | +24% in Raleigh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,690 | $108,480 | +22% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $131,920 | +22% in Raleigh |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $41,900 | +19% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $96,970 | $114,940 | +19% in Raleigh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $34,860 | +18% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $64,031 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $92,099 in Raleigh, 32% more in Raleigh.