Fayetteville, AR vs Rogers, AR

Fayetteville, AR and Rogers, AR have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2% difference in their overall index. Fayetteville scores 89 while Rogers scores 91 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fayetteville is $1,003/month compared to $1,182/month in Rogers — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fayetteville has cheaper rent, Rogers actually has lower median home values ($278,000 vs $322,500).

Median household income in Fayetteville is $59,074 compared to $82,993 in Rogers (-28.8%). While Rogers is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fayetteville spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Rogers.