The Bottom Line

Fayetteville offers a lower cost of living than most U.S. metros while delivering a surprisingly high quality of life. About 8% cheaper than the national average overall.

Housing

Buying

Starter

$250K–$350K

Family

$350K–$500K

Upscale

$500K–$800K

Luxury

$800K+

Renting

Studio

$700–$900/mo

1-Bedroom

$900–$1,200/mo

2-Bedroom

$1,100–$1,500/mo

House

$1,600–$2,500/mo

Taxes

Income Tax0%–4.7% graduated

Top rate down from 5.5% recently

Property Tax~0.6% of assessed value

$400K home ≈ $2,400/year

Sales Tax~9.5% total

6.5% state + ~3% local

How Fayetteville Compares

Fayetteville, AR
Index: 92Median: $385K
Austin, TX
Index: 110Median: $550K
Denver, CO
Index: 128Median: $600K
Nashville, TN
Index: 105Median: $480K
Tulsa, OK
Index: 85Median: $250K