Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers → Albany
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 91.4 → 102.1
Rent Delta: +$153/mo
Pros of Moving
- + $4K higher median salary
- + Lower violent crime rate
- + Fewer environmental violations
Cons of Moving
- - 11% higher cost of living
- - $153/mo more expensive rent (2BR)
- - Higher student-teacher ratios
Dimension
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers
Albany
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 91.4
RPP 102.1
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,347/mo
$1,500/mo
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers
💼 Wages
$57,776
$62,273
Albany
🔒 Crime
580 per 100K
333 per 100K
Albany
🎓 Schools
13.6:1
18.2:1
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers
👶 Childcare
N/A
$12,639/yr
Tie
🌿 Environment
5811 violations
2578 violations
Albany
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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)