salaryFayetteville is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$148
👥 People living there
210,815
222,758
Commute to work
19.1 min
28.8 min
College degree
29%
34.5%
Own their home
47.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
17.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
7.9%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $101,090 | +175% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $115,120 | +139% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $57,280 | +94% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $102,920 | +89% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $51,740 | $95,230 | +84% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $102,170 | +77% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $57,690 | $101,780 | +76% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $76,410 | +63% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $72,495 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $92,626 in Tacoma, 32% more in Tacoma.