Enterprise, KS vs Fairview, KS

Fairview is moderately more affordable than Enterprise, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Enterprise scores 67 compared to 63 for Fairview, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Enterprise can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Enterprise is $917/month compared to $756/month in Fairview — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fairview has cheaper rent, Enterprise actually has lower median home values ($102,600 vs $110,700).

Median household income in Enterprise is $61,029 compared to $58,000 in Fairview (+5.2%). The higher salaries in Enterprise partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Enterprise spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Fairview.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55°F vs 53.1°F). Fairview receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 32.2" in Enterprise.