Barrelville, MD vs Fairlee, MD

Barrelville is moderately more affordable than Fairlee, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Barrelville scores 80 compared to 92 for Fairlee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairlee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barrelville is $1,214/month compared to $1,116/month in Fairlee — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fairlee has cheaper rent, Barrelville actually has lower median home values ($79,200 vs $271,200).

Median household income in Barrelville is $33,542 compared to $114,063 in Fairlee (-70.6%). While Fairlee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barrelville spend roughly 43.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Fairlee. The Fairlee ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Fairlee is notably warmer with an average of 55.2°F compared to 48.9°F in Barrelville. Fairlee receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 41.3" in Barrelville.