Atlanta, IL vs Fairmount, IL

Fairmount is moderately more affordable than Atlanta, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Atlanta scores 67 compared to 64 for Fairmount, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Atlanta can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atlanta is $823/month compared to $735/month in Fairmount — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairmount is more affordable at $95,900 median vs $123,400.

Median household income in Atlanta is $64,091 compared to $63,393 in Fairmount (+1.1%). Atlanta does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Atlanta spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Fairmount.