salaryFayetteville is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tucson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$143
👥 People living there
210,815
547,073
Commute to work
19.1 min
21.9 min
College degree
29%
31.1%
Own their home
47.4%
51.8%
Below poverty line
17.7%
18.9%
Unemployment
7.9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tucson for lower rent, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $76,970 | +60% in Tucson |
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $47,960 | +30% in Tucson |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $36,490 | +24% in Tucson |
| Cashier | $27,390 | $32,780 | +20% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,670 | $75,940 | +17% in Tucson |
| Civil Engineer | $96,080 | $81,490 | -15% in Tucson |
| Restaurant Cook | $32,720 | $37,500 | +15% in Tucson |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,500 | $42,940 | +15% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,358 in Tucson.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $63,208 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Tucson?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $61,553 in Tucson, 2% more in Fayetteville.