Coalgate, OK vs Fairfield, OK

Fairfield is moderately more affordable than Coalgate, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Coalgate scores 57 compared to 53 for Fairfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Coalgate can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coalgate is $638/month compared to $443/month in Fairfield — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fairfield has cheaper rent, Coalgate actually has lower median home values ($83,200 vs $106,500).

Median household income in Coalgate is $37,716 compared to $85,625 in Fairfield (-56%). Fairfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Coalgate spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 6.2% in Fairfield.