Fayetteville, Arkansas vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 11.5% more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $85,891 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Fayetteville, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher