Malvern, Arkansas vs. Fayetteville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, Arkansas is 37.8% more expensive than Malvern, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $103,378 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Malvern, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, Arkansas is more expensive than Malvern, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Fayetteville
than in Malvern, Arkansas
Malvern, AR vs. Fayetteville, AR
Compared to Malvern, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower