Home › AR › Fayetteville, AR Cost of living in Fayetteville, AR Livability score 66 · cost-of-living index 91.5 (US = 100)
How Fayetteville compares Where Fayetteville falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 91 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 91 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $368k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $368k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $184 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $184 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 9.5% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 9.5% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 0.60% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 0.60% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 640 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 640 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 14.2 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 14.2 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 93° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 93° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 30° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 30° Map of Fayetteville Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
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Cost of living Metric Value Scope US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 91.5 metro-area #50 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 93.1 metro-area #22 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $5.20 metro-area #46 of 200 Median household income $73,316 metro-area #87 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $40,442 metro-area #94 of 200
Who lives here Metric Value Scope US rank Median age 34.6 years metro-area #24 of 200 Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) 35.0% metro-area #86 of 200 Foreign-born residents 11.7% metro-area #62 of 200 Homes that are owner-occupied 62.3% metro-area #149 of 200
Economy Metric Value Scope US rank Unemployment rate 3.55% metro-area #16 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) +7.1% metro-area #53 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value Scope US rank Median home price $368,497 metro-area #120 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 5.0× metro-area #117 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +3.1% metro-area #45 of 200 Price per square foot $184 metro-area #97 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 2,001 sqft Median rent (monthly) $1,594 metro-area #98 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 3,045 Median days on market 20 metro-area #114 of 200
Taxes Metric Value Scope US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 10.2% state #111 of 200 Combined sales tax 9.47% state #186 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 3.90% Capital gains tax 3.90% state #73 of 200 High earners No special surtax Social Security in retirement Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits Effective property tax rate 0.60% metro-area #35 of 200 Median property tax paid $1,467 metro-area #34 of 200
Health & childcare Metric Value Scope US rank Life expectancy at birth 77.5 years metro-area #72 of 200 Healthcare (annual, single adult) $6,000 state #4 of 200 Uninsured (share of residents) 12.1% metro-area #154 of 200 Primary care providers per 100k 68 metro-area #137 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $7,500 state #11 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value Scope US rank Annual registration $30 state #1 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) 1.02% of value (~$286/yr) state #143 of 200 Emissions testing Not required Emissions detail No vehicle emissions testing DMV & license offices 4 Avg commute to work 21 min metro-area #21 of 200 Commute by driving alone 75.9% metro-area #111 of 200 Solo drivers commuting 30+ min 24.4% metro-area #38 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value Scope US rank Electricity 14.2¢/kWh state #16 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $127 state #16 of 200 Gasoline $2.95/gal state #3 of 200 Natural gas (avg monthly bill) $62 state #69 of 200 Water & sewer (avg monthly bill) $62 state #11 of 200 Home internet (avg monthly bill) $78 state #77 of 200
Insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Home insurance (annual) $2,800 state #149 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $1,900 state #86 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: tornadoes, earthquakes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk) 89.0 — Relatively Moderate metro-area #91 of 200 Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $750 state #90 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $350 state #149 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value Scope US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 41 metro-area #50 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 2,000 metro-area #138 of 200 Homes with air conditioning (state) 93% state #87 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 3,200 metro-area #82 of 200 Days per year ≥ 90°F 34 metro-area #108 of 200 Days per year ≥ 100°F 1 metro-area #105 of 200 Avg summer high (state) 93°F metro-area #174 of 200 Avg winter low 30°F metro-area #89 of 200 Annual precipitation 49.0" metro-area #150 of 200 Annual snowfall 8.0" metro-area #103 of 200 Sunshine (% of possible) 60% metro-area #85 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 7b Frost window 04-01 → 11-10
Safety Metric Value Scope US rank Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 640 state #195 of 200 Property crime (per 100k, state avg) 2,900 state #173 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value Scope US rank Grocery stores 120 metro-area #5 of 200 Parks 60 Hiking areas 15 Golf courses 15 Shooting ranges 4 Lakes 4
Permits Metric Value Scope US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 2 state #1 of 200 Permit detail Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Top employers in Fayetteville Major public and private employers in the Fayetteville, AR area.
Employer Sector Jobs Walmart Stores Inc. Retail Careers → Tyson Foods Manufacturing Careers → J.B. Hunt Transport Services Other Careers → University of Arkansas Education Careers → Washington Regional Medical Center Healthcare Careers →
Salaries by occupation in Fayetteville Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →
Occupation Median pay Dentists $215,530 Marketing Managers $151,730 Financial Managers $137,340 Pharmacists $136,550 Human Resources Managers $128,300 Physician Assistants $122,500 Lawyers $109,420 Software Developers $99,280 Physical Therapists $99,250 Construction Managers $96,500 Dental Hygienists $80,180 Civil Engineers $79,180 General & Operations Managers $75,590 Mechanical Engineers $73,880 Registered Nurses $71,990 Accountants & Auditors $67,960 Elementary School Teachers $59,670 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $49,960 Electricians $48,680 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $48,030 Graphic Designers $47,770 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,270 Welders, Cutters & Solderers $46,000 Carpenters $44,890 Web Developers $44,170 Medical Assistants $36,050 Real Estate Sales Agents $34,280
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