Cost of Living in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

How far does a $70,000 salary go in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers? Estimated income taxes on that gross salary total approximately $10,095 per year — combining federal taxes with Arkansas's state income tax. Subtract rent for a 2-bedroom apartment ($1,347/month based on HUD Fair Market Rents for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area) and the estimated annual take-home is $43,741, or roughly $3,645 per month for everything else: food, transportation, savings, and discretionary spending.

The Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro has a cost of living index of 75.9 according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (national average = 100). At 24% below the national average, Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers is a genuinely affordable metro where everyday expenses stretch further than in most cities.

At a $70,000 salary, the estimated 2-bedroom rent in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers represents approximately 23% of gross income. That falls comfortably below the 30% rent-burden guideline, a healthy position for building savings.