HEAD TO HEAD
Fayetteville vs Knoxville
Fayetteville leads Knoxville on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Fayetteville, AR
wins 3 of 5 factors
Knoxville, TN
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Fayetteville | Knoxville |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 83 | 83 |
| Affordable to rent | 73 ◆ | 67 |
| Climate comfort | 82 ◆ | 74 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 56 ◆ | 52 |
| Big-city amenities | 74 | 84 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Fayetteville | Knoxville |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $368K | $367K |
| Typical rent | $1,594/mo | $1,762/mo |
| Average temperature | 16.6°C | 14.4°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.47 kWh/m²/day | 4.31 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #108 | #65 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.