Centre, AL vs Fairfield, AL

Centre is moderately more affordable than Fairfield, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Centre scores 65 compared to 72 for Fairfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centre is $666/month compared to $997/month in Fairfield — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Centre has cheaper rent, Fairfield actually has lower median home values ($120,100 vs $166,300).

Median household income in Centre is $43,912 compared to $48,492 in Fairfield (-9.4%). The higher salaries in Fairfield partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Centre spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Fairfield.

Climate-wise, Fairfield is notably warmer with an average of 63.9°F compared to 59°F in Centre. Centre receives more rainfall at 57.6" per year compared to 56.6" in Fairfield.