Fairfax, OK vs Ralston, OK

Ralston is moderately more affordable than Fairfax, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Fairfax scores 53 compared to 49 for Ralston, 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 $570/month compared to $475/month in Ralston — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ralston is more affordable at $40,400 median vs $53,500.

Median household income in Fairfax is $39,063 compared to $60,625 in Ralston (-35.6%). Ralston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairfax spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 9.4% in Ralston.