Fairfield, TX vs Tuscola, TX

Fairfield is moderately more affordable than Tuscola, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Fairfield scores 76 compared to 82 for Tuscola, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tuscola 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 $1,283/month in Tuscola — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fairfield has cheaper rent, Tuscola actually has lower median home values ($143,300 vs $159,000).

Median household income in Fairfield is $55,294 compared to $76,250 in Tuscola (-27.5%). While Tuscola 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 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.2% in Tuscola.