Fairmount, IN vs Ross, IN

Fairmount is moderately more affordable than Ross, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Fairmount scores 66 compared to 75 for Ross, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ross can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairmount is $827/month compared to $1,085/month in Ross — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairmount is more affordable at $96,700 median vs $114,600.

Median household income in Fairmount is $45,163 compared to $53,824 in Ross (-16.1%). While Ross is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairmount spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Ross.