Springfield, Missouri vs. Fayetteville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, Arkansas is 12.2% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $224,414 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, Arkansas is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Fayetteville
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Fayetteville, AR
Compared to Springfield, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower