Bloomfield, MO vs Fairfax, MO

Fairfax is moderately more affordable than Bloomfield, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Bloomfield scores 62 compared to 56 for Fairfax, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bloomfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomfield is $800/month compared to $560/month in Fairfax — a 43% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fairfax has cheaper rent, Bloomfield actually has lower median home values ($69,400 vs $91,500).

Median household income in Bloomfield is $43,182 compared to $54,107 in Fairfax (-20.2%). Fairfax offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomfield spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Fairfax.