Blackshear, GA vs Cairo, GA

Cairo is moderately more affordable than Blackshear, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Blackshear scores 70 compared to 65 for Cairo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blackshear can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blackshear is $843/month compared to $728/month in Cairo — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cairo is more affordable at $114,300 median vs $129,900.

Median household income in Blackshear is $34,267 compared to $40,496 in Cairo (-15.4%). Cairo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Blackshear spend roughly 29.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.6% in Cairo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.4°F vs 66.6°F). Cairo receives more rainfall at 49.5" per year compared to 44.8" in Blackshear.