Fairland, OK vs Mead, OK

Mead is moderately more affordable than Fairland, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Fairland scores 61 compared to 57 for Mead, 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 $756/month compared to $644/month in Mead — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mead is more affordable at $75,000 median vs $87,000.

Median household income in Fairland is $42,083 compared to $75,500 in Mead (-44.3%). Mead offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairland spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 10.2% in Mead.