Blackshear, GA vs Fairmount, GA

Blackshear is moderately more affordable than Fairmount, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Blackshear scores 70 compared to 77 for Fairmount, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairmount 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 $1,087/month in Fairmount — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Blackshear has cheaper rent, Fairmount actually has lower median home values ($113,300 vs $129,900).

Median household income in Blackshear is $34,267 compared to $62,222 in Fairmount (-44.9%). While Fairmount is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blackshear spend roughly 29.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21% in Fairmount.

Climate-wise, Blackshear is notably warmer with an average of 67.4°F compared to 60.8°F in Fairmount. Fairmount receives more rainfall at 48.1" per year compared to 44.8" in Blackshear.