Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 21.9% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $22,648 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Fayetteville, NC
Compared to Philadelphia, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  45.7% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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