Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Fayetteville, AR
VS
Fremont, CA
🏆 Fremont leads 15 of 23 categories
Fayetteville
Arkansas
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$56,881
Violent Crime Index
112⚠ High
Population
95,022
Fremont
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$169,023 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
52 ✓ Safer
Population
228,795 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Fayetteville, AR
Pros
Homes cost $940k less ($291,300 vs $1,231,500)
Rent averages $1880/mo less ($944 vs $2,824)
27% cheaper overall cost of living than Fremont
Commutes run 15 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 91.0)
Smaller class sizes — 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Fremont by $112,142/yr
Higher unemployment (5.3% vs 4.0%)
Fremont, CA
Pros
Households earn $112,142 more per year on average
54% less violent crime than Fayetteville
Violent crime is well below the national average (195.7 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (4.0%)
More college-educated — 61.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 89°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,231,500
Higher rents — median is $2,824/mo
Cost of living runs 27% higher than Fayetteville
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Key Differences at a Glance
Fayetteville
Cost of Living
27% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Fayetteville
Median Home Value
$940k less
$291,300 vs $1,231,500
Fayetteville
Summer Heat
11.7°F warmer
July avg high 88.7°F vs 77.0°F
Fremont
Median Income
$112,142
$169,023 vs $56,881/yr
Fremont
Violent Crime
54% lower
195.7 vs 423.7 per 100k
Fremont
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
4.0% vs 5.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Fayetteville, AR | Fremont, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 118.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $291,300 ✓ Lower | $1,231,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $944 ✓ Lower | $2,824⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $56,881 | $169,023 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3%⚠ High | 4.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.2 min ✓ Shorter | 33.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 12.8% | 28.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High | 75 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 112⚠ High | 52 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 113⚠ High | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (117) ✓ Better | B+ (107) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 50.7% | 61.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 95.2% ✓ Higher | 93.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | Fremont Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 46.5°F | 58.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 88.7°F ✓ Warmer | 77.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.3" | 14.4" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.5" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 95,022 | 228,795 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 28.5 | 38.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.2% | 60.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 17.5% | 23.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 9.4% | 13.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Fayetteville's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Fremont's 118.2 (US average = 100).
Fayetteville is 27% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Fremont leads 15 of 23 categories. Fayetteville wins 8 and Fremont wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Fayetteville to Fremont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($291,300 vs $1,231,500 median home), income ($56,881 vs $169,023), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Fayetteville, AR and Fremont, CA are about 1,535 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.