Bainville, MT vs Fairview, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fairview is 17.4% cheaper than Bainville. With a cost index of 68 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fairview to Bainville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

Renters will find that Bainville has a median rent of $739/month while Fairview comes in at $689/month, a 7% difference.

Median household income in Bainville is $115,000 compared to $80,903 in Fairview (+42.1%). While Bainville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bainville spend roughly 7.7% of their income on rent, less than the 10.2% in Fairview.