Bell Buckle, TN vs Fairmount, TN

Bell Buckle is moderately more affordable than Fairmount, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Bell Buckle scores 103 compared to 116 for Fairmount, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairmount can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bell Buckle is $1,406/month compared to $1,443/month in Fairmount — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bell Buckle is more affordable at $321,400 median vs $482,700.

Median household income in Bell Buckle is $83,452 compared to $133,232 in Fairmount (-37.4%). While Fairmount is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bell Buckle spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Fairmount.