Fairfax, MO vs Philadelphia, MO

Philadelphia is moderately more affordable than Fairfax, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Fairfax scores 56 compared to 53 for Philadelphia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairfax can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairfax is $560/month compared to $442/month in Philadelphia — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Philadelphia is more affordable at $87,500 median vs $91,500.

Median household income in Fairfax is $54,107 compared to $50,000 in Philadelphia (+8.2%). While Fairfax is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairfax spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, more than the 10.6% in Philadelphia.