Fairfield, OH vs Middleburg Heights, OH

Middleburg Heights is moderately more affordable than Fairfield, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Fairfield scores 86 compared to 81 for Middleburg Heights, 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 $1,145/month compared to $1,014/month in Middleburg Heights — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middleburg Heights is more affordable at $213,100 median vs $218,100.

Median household income in Fairfield is $70,166 compared to $78,324 in Middleburg Heights (-10.4%). Middleburg Heights offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairfield spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Middleburg Heights.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.8°F vs 52.4°F). Fairfield receives more rainfall at 41.4" per year compared to 41" in Middleburg Heights.