Austell, GA vs Bloomingdale, GA

Bloomingdale is moderately more affordable than Austell, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Austell scores 99 compared to 92 for Bloomingdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Austell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Austell is $1,426/month compared to $1,338/month in Bloomingdale — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bloomingdale is more affordable at $217,500 median vs $255,700.

Median household income in Austell is $67,500 compared to $55,427 in Bloomingdale (+21.8%). While Austell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Austell spend roughly 25.4% of their income on rent, less than the 29% in Bloomingdale.

Climate-wise, Bloomingdale is notably warmer with an average of 67.5°F compared to 62.3°F in Austell. Bloomingdale receives more rainfall at 48.1" per year compared to 48.1" in Austell.