Fairland, MD vs Temple Hills, MD

Temple Hills is moderately more affordable than Fairland, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Fairland scores 131 compared to 119 for Temple Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairland is $1,851/month compared to $1,743/month in Temple Hills — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Temple Hills is more affordable at $340,800 median vs $440,800.

Median household income in Fairland is $87,924 compared to $70,097 in Temple Hills (+25.4%). While Fairland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairland spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, less than the 29.8% in Temple Hills.

Climate-wise, Temple Hills is notably warmer with an average of 59.3°F compared to 56.2°F in Fairland. Fairland receives more rainfall at 45" per year compared to 41.8" in Temple Hills.