Fairfield, TX vs Hillsboro, TX

Hillsboro is moderately more affordable than Fairfield, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Fairfield scores 76 compared to 72 for Hillsboro, 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 $975/month compared to $948/month in Hillsboro — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hillsboro is more affordable at $118,400 median vs $159,000.

Median household income in Fairfield is $55,294 compared to $55,761 in Hillsboro (-0.8%). Hillsboro 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 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Hillsboro.