Alto, GA vs Pelham, GA

Pelham is moderately more affordable than Alto, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Alto scores 73 compared to 64 for Pelham, 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 Alto is $927/month compared to $737/month in Pelham — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pelham is more affordable at $95,800 median vs $132,900.

Median household income in Alto is $54,479 compared to $38,838 in Pelham (+40.3%). 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 Alto spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Pelham.