Bingham, ME vs Fort Fairfield, ME

Bingham is moderately more affordable than Fort Fairfield, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Bingham scores 55 compared to 61 for Fort Fairfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Fairfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bingham is $367/month compared to $460/month in Fort Fairfield — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bingham is more affordable at $108,900 median vs $145,800.

Median household income in Bingham is $53,750 compared to $46,654 in Fort Fairfield (+15.2%). Bingham offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bingham spend roughly 8.2% of their income on rent, less than the 11.8% in Fort Fairfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (41.2°F vs 40.7°F). Bingham receives more rainfall at 44.5" per year compared to 40.7" in Fort Fairfield.