Fayetteville, AR vs North Little Rock, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. North Little Rock is 16.3% cheaper than Fayetteville. With a cost index of 76 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from North Little Rock to Fayetteville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fayetteville is $1,003/month compared to $1,028/month in North Little Rock — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fayetteville has cheaper rent, North Little Rock actually has lower median home values ($169,500 vs $322,500).

Median household income in Fayetteville is $59,074 compared to $51,236 in North Little Rock (+15.3%). The higher salaries in Fayetteville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fayetteville spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.1% in North Little Rock.