Alma, GA vs Fort Gaines, GA

Fort Gaines is moderately more affordable than Alma, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Alma scores 63 compared to 57 for Fort Gaines, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alma 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 $518/month in Fort Gaines — a 42% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Gaines is more affordable at $91,400 median vs $92,300.

Median household income in Alma is $42,097 compared to $38,636 in Fort Gaines (+9%). The higher salaries in Alma partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Alma spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Fort Gaines.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.4°F vs 66.8°F). Fort Gaines receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 44.8" in Alma.