salaryFayetteville is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$141
👥 People living there
210,815
229,359
Commute to work
19.1 min
21.7 min
College degree
29%
45.6%
Own their home
47.4%
43.5%
Below poverty line
17.7%
18.2%
Unemployment
7.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Richmond for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $60,790 | +65% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $81,660 | +41% in Richmond |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $144,910 | +34% in Richmond |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $38,470 | +30% in Richmond |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $62,720 | +30% in Richmond |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $42,660 | +21% in Richmond |
| Plumber | $51,740 | $61,480 | +19% in Richmond |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,690 | $105,190 | +19% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $63,836 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Richmond?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $69,657 in Richmond, 10% more in Richmond.