Fayetteville, AR vs Springdale, AR

Springdale is moderately more affordable than Fayetteville, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Fayetteville scores 89 compared to 82 for Springdale, 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 Fayetteville is $1,003/month compared to $1,008/month in Springdale — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fayetteville has cheaper rent, Springdale actually has lower median home values ($237,200 vs $322,500).

Median household income in Fayetteville is $59,074 compared to $66,044 in Springdale (-10.6%). Springdale offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fayetteville spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Springdale.