Fairmont City, IL vs Pleasant Plains, IL

Fairmont City is moderately more affordable than Pleasant Plains, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Fairmont City scores 69 compared to 76 for Pleasant Plains, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pleasant Plains can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairmont City is $1,012/month compared to $1,038/month in Pleasant Plains — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairmont City is more affordable at $65,500 median vs $152,000.

Median household income in Fairmont City is $43,333 compared to $78,542 in Pleasant Plains (-44.8%). While Pleasant Plains is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairmont City spend roughly 28% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Pleasant Plains.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.5°F vs 54°F). Fairmont City receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 38" in Pleasant Plains.