salaryFayetteville is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$146
👥 People living there
210,815
188,065
Commute to work
19.1 min
20.9 min
College degree
29%
50%
Own their home
47.4%
42.3%
Below poverty line
17.7%
15.8%
Unemployment
7.9%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tempe for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $85,050 | +77% in Tempe |
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $61,780 | +68% in Tempe |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $47,530 | +61% in Tempe |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $46,410 | +32% in Tempe |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $74,590 | +29% in Tempe |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $60,320 | +29% in Tempe |
| Cashier | $27,390 | $34,920 | +27% in Tempe |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $135,670 | +26% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $67,396 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Tempe?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $85,917 in Tempe, 27% more in Tempe.