Abilene, Texas vs. Fayetteville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, Arkansas is 15.8% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,881 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, Arkansas is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Fayetteville
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Fayetteville, AR
Compared to Abilene, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower