Cost of Living

The Cost of Living Index measures relative price level for consumer goods and services. The average for all metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas is 100. Fayetteville consistently ranks about 10 percent below the national average, making it a very affordable place to relocate, work, and enjoy a quality life.

Industry Rating Percent of Total
Overall 89.8 100
Grocery Items 94.0 12.49
Housing 80.4 29.84
Utilities 93.4 9.94
Transportation 97.2 10.73
Health Care 93.3 4.07
Miscellaneous 92.8 32.93

Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index produced by The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), Comparative Data for 318 Urban Areas - Data for Second Quarter 2008, Published August 2008