Fairfield, ME vs Winslow, ME

Fairfield is moderately more affordable than Winslow, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Fairfield scores 76 compared to 81 for Winslow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winslow can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairfield is $947/month compared to $953/month in Winslow — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairfield is more affordable at $140,200 median vs $200,100.

Median household income in Fairfield is $50,718 compared to $56,506 in Winslow (-10.2%). While Winslow 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 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.2% in Winslow.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.1°F vs 46.1°F). Winslow receives more rainfall at 41.8" per year compared to 41.8" in Fairfield.