Evergreen, AL vs Fairfield, AL

Evergreen is moderately more affordable than Fairfield, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Evergreen scores 65 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 Evergreen is $806/month compared to $997/month in Fairfield — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Evergreen is more affordable at $106,300 median vs $120,100.

Median household income in Evergreen is $38,098 compared to $48,492 in Fairfield (-21.4%). While Fairfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Evergreen spend roughly 25.4% of their income on rent, more than the 24.7% in Fairfield.

Climate-wise, Evergreen is notably warmer with an average of 67.3°F compared to 63.9°F in Fairfield. Fairfield receives more rainfall at 56.6" per year compared to 55.3" in Evergreen.