2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Elwood, IN vs Fairmount, IN

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Is it cheaper to live in Fairmount or is it cheaper to live in Elwood?
- Fairmount is 13.4% less expensive than Elwood.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fairmount or Elwood?
- Fairmount housing costs are 3.5% less expensive than Elwood housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Elwood or is Health Care more affordable in Fairmount.
- Health related expenses are 2.0% less in Fairmount.
 Elwood, INFairmount, INUnited States
 Overall  Unlock68.3100
 Food & Groceries91.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.8100
 Housing37.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$126,100$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock66.1100
 Miscellaneous91.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Elwood    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I don't even know where to start. I lived in Elwood for around 11 years and do not recommend moving here. The town is VERY oppressed–drugs are a big issue, as well as  More

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Over 11 years ago

Yuk!  More

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Reviews for Fairmount    2 Reviews

My husband and I grew up in the Chicagoland area. We wanted to raise our children in a better place so work moved us to Florida, we stayed for almost 10 years although  More

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Over 19 years ago

A good place to live if you like small towns and friendly  More

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