Fairview, KS vs Wilson, KS

Wilson is moderately more affordable than Fairview, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Fairview scores 63 compared to 60 for Wilson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairview can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairview is $756/month compared to $744/month in Wilson — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilson is more affordable at $75,700 median vs $110,700.

Median household income in Fairview is $58,000 compared to $58,214 in Wilson (-0.4%). Wilson offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairview spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Wilson.