Austell, GA vs Fayetteville, GA

Austell is moderately more affordable than Fayetteville, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Austell scores 99 compared to 111 for Fayetteville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fayetteville 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 $1,592/month in Fayetteville — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Austell is more affordable at $255,700 median vs $331,700.

Median household income in Austell is $67,500 compared to $82,144 in Fayetteville (-17.8%). While Fayetteville 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, more than the 23.3% in Fayetteville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (62.3°F vs 63.2°F). Fayetteville receives more rainfall at 49.3" per year compared to 48.1" in Austell.