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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Fayetteville, AR โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Tulsa, OK area

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You'd save $307/month moving to Indianapolis, IN

$150.0K in your current city equals $146.3K in Indianapolis, IN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 4.1%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$307
Savings
Annual Impact
$3.7K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Fayetteville, AR

Population:102K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$386K

Indianapolis, IN

Population:888K
Cost Index:96
Median Home:$176K

Fayetteville, AR

The Natural State

102K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Arkansas, this city has a population of 102K residents.

Indianapolis, IN

The Hoosier State

888K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Indiana, this city has a population of 888K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Fayetteville, AR vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†“ 8.9%
Fayetteville, AR
$1,745
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$155
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 8.3%
Fayetteville, AR
$1,296
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$108
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 8.3%
Fayetteville, AR
$538
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$44.64
more
๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 1.5%
Fayetteville, AR
$1,978
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$29.02
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 1.0%
Fayetteville, AR
$929
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$9.22
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 1.2%
Fayetteville, AR
$497
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$6.12
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Indianapolis, IN: Marion County Income Tax$3,030/yr (2.0%)

Fayetteville, AR has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,043
To$1,030
โ†“ $13.00
1 Bed
From$1,152
To$1,170
โ†‘ $18.00
2 Bed
From$1,392
To$1,360
โ†“ $32.00
3 Bed
From$1,934
To$1,760
โ†“ $174
Fayetteville, ARZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,080โ€“$1,130/mo

Indianapolis, INZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,080โ€“$1,870/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,983
Monthly in Fayetteville, AR
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$250
Difference

Home Values

Fayetteville
Indianapolis
$386K
Median Value
$176K
โ†‘ +4.8%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +46.8%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$378K - $394K
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 54% less expensive than Fayetteville

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $4.2K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$348
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.8%
Rate difference

Fayetteville, AR

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arkansas State Tax
Effective: 6.0%
$9.0K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.7%
$46.0K
Take-Home Pay
$8,664/month
$104.0K

Indianapolis, IN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Indiana State Tax
Effective: 3.2%
$4.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.9%
$41.9K
Take-Home Pay
$9,012/month
$108.1K

Additional Tax Information

Fayetteville, AR Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

Indianapolis, IN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Fayetteville
Indianapolis
51 Moderate
Air Quality
54 Moderate
48.4%
Good Air Days
36.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
61 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
61 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Arkansas and Indiana on TaxTakeHome.com

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