Fairmount Heights, MD vs St. Leonard, MD

Fairmount Heights is moderately more affordable than St. Leonard, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Fairmount Heights scores 106 compared to 116 for St. Leonard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Leonard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Fairmount Heights are $335,200 compared to $489,500 in St. Leonard, a 32% gap.

Median household income in Fairmount Heights is $92,321 compared to $188,056 in St. Leonard (-50.9%). While St. Leonard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (59.3°F vs 58.3°F). St. Leonard receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 41.8" in Fairmount Heights.