Davenport, WA vs Fairfield, WA

Davenport is moderately more affordable than Fairfield, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Davenport scores 84 compared to 90 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 Davenport is $783/month compared to $1,160/month in Fairfield — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Davenport has cheaper rent, Fairfield actually has lower median home values ($233,500 vs $302,500).

Median household income in Davenport is $74,764 compared to $75,000 in Fairfield (-0.3%). Fairfield does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Davenport spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Fairfield.

Climate-wise, Davenport is notably warmer with an average of 48.6°F compared to 45°F in Fairfield. Fairfield receives more rainfall at 18.3" per year compared to 16.5" in Davenport.