Fairview, MO vs Goodman, MO

Goodman is moderately more affordable than Fairview, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Fairview scores 62 compared to 59 for Goodman, 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 $835/month compared to $695/month in Goodman — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Goodman has cheaper rent, Fairview actually has lower median home values ($86,500 vs $94,400).

Median household income in Fairview is $67,500 compared to $42,610 in Goodman (+58.4%). While Fairview is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairview spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Goodman.