Fayetteville is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,530
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$96
👥 People living there
210,815
681,294
Commute to work
19.1 min
30 min
College degree
29%
64.2%
Own their home
47.4%
41.5%
Below poverty line
17.7%
15.4%
Unemployment
7.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $66,980 | +82% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $195,190 | +81% in Washington |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $84,000 | +74% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $96,970 | $156,460 | +61% in Washington |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $46,040 | +56% in Washington |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $87,160 | +51% in Washington |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $79,470 | +46% in Washington |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,690 | $127,040 | +43% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Washington cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $71,028 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Washington?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $118,495 in Washington, 47% more in Washington.
More comparisons
All Fayetteville comparisons → · All Washington comparisons →