Delavan, IL vs Fairfield, IL

Fairfield is moderately more affordable than Delavan, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Delavan scores 64 compared to 58 for Fairfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Delavan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delavan is $775/month compared to $558/month in Fairfield — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairfield is more affordable at $91,800 median vs $118,400.

Median household income in Delavan is $69,038 compared to $41,026 in Fairfield (+68.3%). While Delavan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Delavan spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Fairfield.