Fairview, OK vs Wellston, OK

Fairview is moderately more affordable than Wellston, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Fairview scores 59 compared to 64 for Wellston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wellston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairview is $615/month compared to $790/month in Wellston — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fairview has cheaper rent, Wellston actually has lower median home values ($103,800 vs $105,700).

Median household income in Fairview is $52,500 compared to $57,717 in Wellston (-9%). The higher salaries in Wellston partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairview spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Wellston.