Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Fayetteville, NC
VS
Green Bay, WI
🏆 Green Bay leads 15 of 23 categories
Fayetteville
North Carolina
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$53,424
Violent Crime Index
174⚠ High
Population
208,697 ✓ Larger
Green Bay
Wisconsin
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.1
Median Household Income
$59,174 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
130⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
106,846
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Fayetteville, NC
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 54°F vs 25°F
Living costs sit below the national average (index 91.4)
More college-educated — 28.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (660.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3094.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (8.4% vs 4.1%)
Median income trails Green Bay by $5,750/yr
Green Bay, WI
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.3 pts lower (4.1%)
25% less violent crime than Fayetteville
Rent averages $253/mo less ($864 vs $1,117)
Households earn $5,750 more per year on average
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.1)
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 91°F
Cons
Violent crime (495.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Snowy winters — about 56" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Fayetteville
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 91.4 vs 92.1 (100 = US avg)
Fayetteville
Median Home Value
$14k less
$158,500 vs $172,700
Fayetteville
Summer Heat
11.1°F warmer
July avg high 90.9°F vs 79.8°F
Green Bay
Median Income
$5,750
$59,174 vs $53,424/yr
Green Bay
Violent Crime
25% lower
495.1 vs 660.2 per 100k
Green Bay
Unemployment
4.3 pp lower
4.1% vs 8.4% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Fayetteville, NC | Green Bay, WI |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.4 ✓ Cheaper | 92.1 |
| Median Home Value | $158,500 ✓ Lower | $172,700 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,117 | $864 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $53,424 | $59,174 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.0 min | 18.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 5.4% | 7.6% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 163⚠ High | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 174⚠ High | 130⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 147⚠ High | 62 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | B (101) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.8:1 | 12.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.5% ✓ Higher | 25.1% |
| High School or Higher | 93.1% ✓ Higher | 88.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Cumberland County Schools | Green Bay Area Public School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 54.1°F ✓ Warmer | 24.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.9°F ✓ Warmer | 79.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.9" | 32.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.2" ✓ Less | 55.6" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 208,697 ✓ Larger | 106,846 |
| Median Age | 30.5 | 35.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.4% | 56.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.6% | 13.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Fayetteville's cost of living index is 91.4 vs Green Bay's 92.1 (US average = 100).
Fayetteville is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Green Bay leads 15 of 23 categories. Fayetteville wins 8 and Green Bay 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 Green Bay or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($158,500 vs $172,700 median home), income ($53,424 vs $59,174), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Fayetteville, NC and Green Bay, WI are about 808 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.