Alamo, TN vs Fowlkes, TN

Fowlkes is moderately more affordable than Alamo, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Alamo scores 64 compared to 60 for Fowlkes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alamo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alamo is $806/month compared to $712/month in Fowlkes — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fowlkes is more affordable at $81,400 median vs $117,000.

Median household income in Alamo is $52,768 compared to $43,813 in Fowlkes (+20.4%). While Alamo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alamo spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Fowlkes.