Fairfield, ID vs Glenns Ferry, ID

Glenns Ferry is moderately more affordable than Fairfield, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Fairfield scores 80 compared to 70 for Glenns Ferry, 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 Fairfield is $1,050/month compared to $725/month in Glenns Ferry — a 45% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glenns Ferry is more affordable at $189,400 median vs $195,200.

Median household income in Fairfield is $77,917 compared to $51,625 in Glenns Ferry (+50.9%). 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 Fairfield spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Glenns Ferry.