Baxley, GA vs Moultrie, GA

Baxley is moderately more affordable than Moultrie, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Baxley scores 61 compared to 67 for Moultrie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moultrie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Baxley is $699/month compared to $777/month in Moultrie — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Baxley is more affordable at $75,300 median vs $155,900.

Median household income in Baxley is $30,421 compared to $42,900 in Moultrie (-29.1%). While Moultrie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Baxley spend roughly 27.6% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in Moultrie.