Calumet, PA vs Fairview, PA

Calumet is moderately more affordable than Fairview, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Calumet scores 73 compared to 85 for Fairview, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairview can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Calumet is $912/month compared to $1,159/month in Fairview — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Calumet is more affordable at $146,300 median vs $209,500.

Median household income in Calumet is $78,059 compared to $84,191 in Fairview (-7.3%). The higher salaries in Fairview partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Calumet spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in Fairview.