salaryFayetteville is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$162
👥 People living there
210,815
401,618
Commute to work
19.1 min
24.8 min
College degree
29%
45.7%
Own their home
47.4%
50.3%
Below poverty line
17.7%
15.5%
Unemployment
7.9%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $59,660 | +62% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $75,710 | +57% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $75,210 | +30% in Tampa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $37,070 | +26% in Tampa |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $42,660 | +21% in Tampa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,690 | $105,080 | +18% in Tampa |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $127,490 | +18% in Tampa |
| Restaurant Cook | $32,720 | $37,010 | +13% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $65,814 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Tampa?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $81,400 in Tampa, 23% more in Tampa.