Cairo, MO vs Fairfax, MO

Cairo, MO and Fairfax, MO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.1% difference in their overall index. Cairo scores 58 while Fairfax scores 56 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cairo is $567/month compared to $560/month in Fairfax — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairfax is more affordable at $91,500 median vs $103,100.

Median household income in Cairo is $60,893 compared to $54,107 in Fairfax (+12.5%). While Cairo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cairo spend roughly 11.2% of their income on rent, less than the 12.4% in Fairfax.