Fairfield, ID vs Ucon, ID

Fairfield is moderately more affordable than Ucon, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Fairfield scores 80 compared to 85 for Ucon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ucon 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 $920/month in Ucon — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ucon has cheaper rent, Fairfield actually has lower median home values ($195,200 vs $311,700).

Median household income in Fairfield is $77,917 compared to $83,864 in Ucon (-7.1%). While Ucon 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, more than the 13.2% in Ucon.