Cost of Living
Fayetteville, AR Cost of Living Guide
What it really costs to live in NWA's college town — and why it might be worth every penny.
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