Fairfield, IL vs Gilman, IL

Fairfield is moderately more affordable than Gilman, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Fairfield scores 58 compared to 64 for Gilman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gilman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairfield is $558/month compared to $702/month in Gilman — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairfield is more affordable at $91,800 median vs $108,900.

Median household income in Fairfield is $41,026 compared to $65,729 in Gilman (-37.6%). While Gilman 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 16.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Gilman.

Climate-wise, Fairfield is notably warmer with an average of 55.7°F compared to 52.3°F in Gilman. Fairfield receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 40.4" in Gilman.