Alto, GA vs Yatesville, GA

Yatesville is moderately more affordable than Alto, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Alto scores 73 compared to 69 for Yatesville, 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 $860/month in Yatesville — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Yatesville has cheaper rent, Alto actually has lower median home values ($132,900 vs $137,500).

Median household income in Alto is $54,479 compared to $73,438 in Yatesville (-25.8%). Yatesville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Alto spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Yatesville.