Fairfield, TX vs Lamesa, TX

Lamesa is moderately more affordable than Fairfield, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Fairfield scores 76 compared to 68 for Lamesa, 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 $903/month in Lamesa — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lamesa is more affordable at $85,800 median vs $159,000.

Median household income in Fairfield is $55,294 compared to $50,533 in Lamesa (+9.4%). The higher salaries in Fairfield partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairfield spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in Lamesa.