Cost of Living in Fayetteville, AR
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
105.5
100 = national avg
+5.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$46,411
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$109,698
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing126.5
Food95.2
Transportation90.3
Healthcare96.1
Utilities102.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,115
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,347
per month
The overall cost of living index in Fayetteville is 105.5, which is 5.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 126.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $46,411 per year to cover basic expenses.