salaryFayetteville is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$168
👥 People living there
210,815
990,138
Commute to work
19.1 min
27.3 min
College degree
29%
47.3%
Own their home
47.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
17.7%
8.1%
Unemployment
7.9%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $152,100 | +313% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $136,140 | +183% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $301,320 | +179% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $83,060 | $216,740 | +161% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $141,960 | +146% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $51,740 | $107,560 | +108% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $121,410 | $231,560 | +91% in San Jose |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $102,860 | +89% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $72,032 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or San Jose?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $157,922 in San Jose, 60% more in San Jose.