Albany, New York vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 15.0% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $8,497 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Fayetteville, NC
Compared to Albany, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% lower
      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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower