Fairmont, NC vs Lilesville, NC

Fairmont is moderately more affordable than Lilesville, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Fairmont scores 60 compared to 70 for Lilesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lilesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairmont is $662/month compared to $877/month in Lilesville — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairmont is more affordable at $88,500 median vs $113,900.

Median household income in Fairmont is $36,493 compared to $54,250 in Lilesville (-32.7%). While Lilesville 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 spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19.4% in Lilesville.