Alma, GA vs Alto, GA

Alma is moderately more affordable than Alto, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Alma scores 63 compared to 73 for Alto, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alto can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alma is $733/month compared to $927/month in Alto — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alma is more affordable at $92,300 median vs $132,900.

Median household income in Alma is $42,097 compared to $54,479 in Alto (-22.7%). While Alto is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alma spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Alto.

Climate-wise, Alma is notably warmer with an average of 67.4°F compared to 61.2°F in Alto. Alto receives more rainfall at 52.4" per year compared to 44.8" in Alma.