Fairfax, OK vs Tupelo, OK

Fairfax is moderately more affordable than Tupelo, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Fairfax scores 53 compared to 62 for Tupelo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tupelo 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 $875/month in Tupelo — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairfax is more affordable at $53,500 median vs $55,300.

Median household income in Fairfax is $39,063 compared to $40,893 in Tupelo (-4.5%). Tupelo does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairfax spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 25.7% in Tupelo.