Austell, GA vs Statham, GA

Statham is moderately more affordable than Austell, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Austell scores 99 compared to 92 for Statham, 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 $1,255/month in Statham — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Statham is more affordable at $227,200 median vs $255,700.

Median household income in Austell is $67,500 compared to $67,444 in Statham (+0.1%). Austell does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Austell spend roughly 25.4% of their income on rent, more than the 22.3% in Statham.