Fairfield, TX vs Wortham, TX

Wortham is moderately more affordable than Fairfield, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Fairfield scores 76 compared to 68 for Wortham, 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 $883/month in Wortham — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wortham is more affordable at $93,800 median vs $159,000.

Median household income in Fairfield is $55,294 compared to $41,833 in Wortham (+32.2%). While Fairfield 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, less than the 25.3% in Wortham.