Fayette, OH vs Port Jefferson, OH

Fayette is moderately more affordable than Port Jefferson, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Fayette scores 62 compared to 67 for Port Jefferson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Jefferson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fayette is $750/month compared to $850/month in Port Jefferson — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fayette is more affordable at $92,300 median vs $109,400.

Median household income in Fayette is $47,500 compared to $50,714 in Port Jefferson (-6.3%). The higher salaries in Port Jefferson partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fayette spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Port Jefferson.