Fairview Park, IN vs Matthews, IN

Fairview Park is moderately more affordable than Matthews, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Fairview Park scores 62 compared to 71 for Matthews, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Matthews can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairview Park is $743/month compared to $1,040/month in Matthews — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fairview Park has cheaper rent, Matthews actually has lower median home values ($77,000 vs $109,300).

Median household income in Fairview Park is $58,929 compared to $45,833 in Matthews (+28.6%). Fairview Park 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 Park spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 27.2% in Matthews.