Fairborn, OH vs Wickliffe, OH

Fairborn is moderately more affordable than Wickliffe, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Fairborn scores 76 compared to 83 for Wickliffe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wickliffe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairborn is $968/month compared to $1,234/month in Wickliffe — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fairborn has cheaper rent, Wickliffe actually has lower median home values ($158,400 vs $169,600).

Median household income in Fairborn is $55,966 compared to $79,052 in Wickliffe (-29.2%). While Wickliffe is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairborn spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Wickliffe.