Fairfield, IL vs Norris City, IL

Fairfield, IL and Norris City, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2% difference in their overall index. Fairfield scores 58 while Norris City scores 57 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairfield is $558/month compared to $550/month in Norris City — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Norris City is more affordable at $80,800 median vs $91,800.

Median household income in Fairfield is $41,026 compared to $37,778 in Norris City (+8.6%). 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 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Norris City.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.7°F vs 57.2°F). Norris City receives more rainfall at 47.9" per year compared to 41.7" in Fairfield.