East Brewton, AL vs Fairfield, AL

East Brewton is moderately more affordable than Fairfield, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. East Brewton scores 61 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 East Brewton is $753/month compared to $997/month in Fairfield — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Brewton is more affordable at $87,300 median vs $120,100.

Median household income in East Brewton is $43,070 compared to $48,492 in Fairfield (-11.2%). The higher salaries in Fairfield partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of East Brewton spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Fairfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.5°F vs 63.9°F). East Brewton receives more rainfall at 61.5" per year compared to 56.6" in Fairfield.