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Fayetteville, NC

Cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cumberland County, NC

Part of the Fayetteville Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,022/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 336,749 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,093 36%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $425 14%
Groceries $327 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $187 6%
State tax $135 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Fayetteville

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,078
per month
1 bedroom
$1,093
per month
2 bedroom
$1,240
per month
3 bedroom
$1,678
per month
4 bedroom
$2,082
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Fayetteville

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$58,780
per year
Individual earnings
$36,046
per year
Per capita
$31,206
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Fayetteville

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$183,700
Annual property tax
$1,823

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Fayetteville

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$147
per month · 14¢/kWh
Natural gas
$40
per month
Annual total
$2,244
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Fayetteville

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.4%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Fayetteville

State and local tax rates for North Carolina.

State income tax
4.5%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.8%
Combined sales tax
7.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Fayetteville

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.4 min
Drive alone
76.7%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
6.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Fayetteville

What it costs to live in Fayetteville each month.

Single person
$3,022
per month
  • Rent $1,093
  • Energy $187
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $327
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $425
  • State tax $135
Couple
$4,207
per month
  • Rent $1,240
  • Energy $224
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $542
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $632
  • State tax $220
Family
$6,777
per month
  • Rent $1,678
  • Energy $280
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $822
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $632
  • State tax $220

Frequently asked questions about Fayetteville

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Fayetteville?

In Fayetteville, North Carolina, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,093 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,240 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,678 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Fayetteville?

In Fayetteville, North Carolina, the average household income is $58,780 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,046 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Fayetteville?

The estimated cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is approximately $3,022 per month for a single person, $4,207 for a couple, $6,777 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Fayetteville?

The combined sales tax rate in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 7.00%, which includes the North Carolina state rate of 4.75% plus an average local rate of 2.25%.

Is Fayetteville an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Fayetteville, North Carolina would need approximately $3,022 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,780 per year ($4,898 per month). Fayetteville has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Fayetteville?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Fayetteville, North Carolina is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Fayetteville?

The average home value in Fayetteville, North Carolina is $183,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,823, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Fayetteville compare to other areas?

You can compare Fayetteville, North Carolina with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Fayetteville is in the Fayetteville, NC metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources