Eureka, MT vs Fairfield, MT

Fairfield is moderately more affordable than Eureka, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Eureka scores 77 compared to 70 for Fairfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eureka can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eureka is $1,012/month compared to $683/month in Fairfield — a 48% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fairfield has cheaper rent, Eureka actually has lower median home values ($172,300 vs $203,000).

Median household income in Eureka is $43,750 compared to $66,544 in Fairfield (-34.3%). 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 Eureka spend roughly 27.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Fairfield.

Climate-wise, Fairfield is notably warmer with an average of 44.6°F compared to 39.5°F in Eureka. Eureka receives more rainfall at 26.1" per year compared to 14.8" in Fairfield.