Conway, AR vs Fayetteville, AR

Conway is moderately more affordable than Fayetteville, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Conway scores 80 compared to 89 for Fayetteville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fayetteville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Conway is $986/month compared to $1,003/month in Fayetteville — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Conway is more affordable at $234,600 median vs $322,500.

Median household income in Conway is $58,461 compared to $59,074 in Fayetteville (-1%). Fayetteville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Conway spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Fayetteville.