salaryFayetteville is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Salt Lake City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$77
👥 People living there
210,815
208,007
Commute to work
19.1 min
19.5 min
College degree
29%
51.5%
Own their home
47.4%
45.8%
Below poverty line
17.7%
13.6%
Unemployment
7.9%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Salt Lake City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $80,970 | +68% in Salt Lake City |
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $59,150 | +61% in Salt Lake City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $77,920 | +43% in Salt Lake City |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $45,410 | +29% in Salt Lake City |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $59,870 | +28% in Salt Lake City |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $136,990 | +27% in Salt Lake City |
| Plumber | $51,740 | $64,800 | +25% in Salt Lake City |
| Truck Driver | $49,980 | $62,310 | +25% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,608 in Salt Lake City.
What salary do I need in Salt Lake City to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $65,799 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 22% more in Salt Lake City.
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