Cost of living in Fayetteville

Fayetteville, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2054 for one person and $4492 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Fayetteville compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Fayetteville is 44% more expensive overall.

How does Fayetteville compare to your city?

Fayetteville is 48% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Fayetteville is, on average, 50% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Fayetteville?

Who is Fayetteville a good fit for?

Fayetteville tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Fayetteville so expensive?

The primary driver of Fayetteville's high cost of living is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Fayetteville?

Food costs in Fayetteville are 9% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Fayetteville?

Public transport in Fayetteville is 4% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2054 $
Without Rent
745 $
Rent & Utilities
1309 $
Food
517 $
Transport
72 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3207 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
209.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.1 $
Dinner 58 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.97 $
Capuccino 5.77 $
Coke, 330ml 2.23 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.8 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.76 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.77 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.47 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.97 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.17 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.74 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.74 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.9 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.86 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.74 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.16 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.45 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 8.51 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.65 $
Cigarette pack 5.95 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.73 $
Monthly Pass 55.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.83 $
Taxi, 8 km 18.9 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 144 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.7 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.82 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.89 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.3 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 90 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 139 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 68.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,098 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,637 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,363 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,762 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,681 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,654 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,207 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.49%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 30 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12 $
Haircut 21.2 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 66.4 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 45.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,194 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 24,340 $

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Cayman Islands
Fayetteville vs George Town (George Town is 77% more expensive)
Bahamas
Fayetteville vs Nassau (Nassau is 34% more expensive) Fayetteville vs Freeport (Freeport is 7% more expensive)
Vanuatu
Fayetteville vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 14% more expensive) Fayetteville vs Luganville (Luganville is 49% more expensive)
United States
Fayetteville vs New York City (New York City is 97% more expensive) Fayetteville vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 55% more expensive) Fayetteville vs Chicago (Chicago is 30% more expensive) Fayetteville vs Houston (Houston is 9% more expensive) Fayetteville vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 15% more expensive) Fayetteville vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 24% more expensive) Fayetteville vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 7% more expensive) Fayetteville vs San Diego (San Diego is 63% more expensive) Fayetteville vs Dallas (Dallas is 24% more expensive) Fayetteville vs San Jose (San Jose is 79% more expensive)
Canada
Fayetteville vs Toronto (Toronto is 25% more expensive) Fayetteville vs Montreal (Montreal is 5% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Calgary (Calgary is 5% more expensive) Fayetteville vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 9% more expensive) Fayetteville vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 13% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 15% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 20% more expensive) Fayetteville vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 29% more expensive) Fayetteville vs Brampton (Brampton is 4% more expensive) Fayetteville vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 5% more expensive)
Barbados
Fayetteville vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 34% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Holetown (Holetown is 32% less expensive)
Panama
Fayetteville vs Panama City (Panama City is 33% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Colon (Colon is 42% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 40% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 49% less expensive) Fayetteville vs David (David is 59% less expensive) Fayetteville vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 54% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Balboa (Balboa is 39% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Pacora (Pacora is 39% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Chitre (Chitre is 47% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Penonome (Penonome is 47% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Fayetteville vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 40% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Cayon (Cayon is 40% less expensive)
Cuba
Fayetteville vs Havana (Havana is 50% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 31% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Holguin (Holguin is 38% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 26% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 49% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 43% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 24% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 24% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 47% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 57% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Fayetteville vs San Jose (San Jose is 40% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Limon (Limon is 42% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Liberia (Liberia is 56% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 40% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 38% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Cartago (Cartago is 53% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Heredia (Heredia is 39% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 18% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 36% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Fayetteville vs Castries (Castries is 44% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 42% less expensive)
Jamaica
Fayetteville vs Kingston (Kingston is 35% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 62% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 50% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 43% less expensive) Fayetteville vs May Pen (May Pen is 60% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 52% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 59% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Linstead (Linstead is 49% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 45% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 44% less expensive)
El Salvador
Fayetteville vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 42% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 65% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 43% less expensive) Fayetteville vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 47% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 43% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Apopa (Apopa is 44% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 41% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 29% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 47% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 57% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Fayetteville vs St. John's (St. John's is 47% less expensive) Fayetteville vs All Saints (All Saints is 47% less expensive)
Grenada
Fayetteville vs St. George's (St. George's is 48% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Grenville (Grenville is 48% less expensive)
Dominica
Fayetteville vs Roseau (Roseau is 51% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 45% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Fayetteville vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 52% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 51% less expensive)
Belize
Fayetteville vs Belize City (Belize City is 57% less expensive) Fayetteville vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 47% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 65% less expensive) Fayetteville vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 35% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 23% less expensive)
Guatemala
Fayetteville vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 51% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Mixco (Mixco is 69% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Coban (Coban is 56% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 62% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 56% less expensive) Fayetteville vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 56% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 58% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 58% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Flores (Flores is 58% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 61% less expensive)
Honduras
Fayetteville vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 60% less expensive) Fayetteville vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 49% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Choloma (Choloma is 71% less expensive) Fayetteville vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 68% less expensive) Fayetteville vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 57% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 58% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 65% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 65% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Yoro (Yoro is 64% less expensive) Fayetteville vs La Lima (La Lima is 58% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Fayetteville vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 61% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 49% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 63% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Higuey (Higuey is 63% less expensive) Fayetteville vs La Vega (La Vega is 72% less expensive) Fayetteville vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 60% less expensive) Fayetteville vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 64% less expensive) Fayetteville vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 74% less expensive) Fayetteville vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 70% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Bonao (Bonao is 74% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Fayetteville vs Managua (Managua is 62% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Leon (Leon is 69% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Masaya (Masaya is 65% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 73% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 69% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Esteli (Esteli is 71% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Granada (Granada is 66% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 78% less expensive) Fayetteville vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 68% less expensive) Fayetteville vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 57% less expensive)