Brooklyn, IL vs Fairmont City, IL

Brooklyn is moderately more affordable than Fairmont City, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Brooklyn scores 65 compared to 69 for Fairmont City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairmont City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brooklyn is $950/month compared to $1,012/month in Fairmont City — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brooklyn is more affordable at $37,200 median vs $65,500.

Median household income in Brooklyn is $37,656 compared to $43,333 in Fairmont City (-13.1%). While Fairmont City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brooklyn spend roughly 30.3% of their income on rent, more than the 28% in Fairmont City. The Fairmont City ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.