Blackshear, GA vs Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Blackshear is moderately more affordable than Fort Oglethorpe, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Blackshear scores 70 compared to 76 for Fort Oglethorpe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Oglethorpe 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 $952/month in Fort Oglethorpe — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blackshear is more affordable at $129,900 median vs $186,500.

Median household income in Blackshear is $34,267 compared to $50,902 in Fort Oglethorpe (-32.7%). While Fort Oglethorpe 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 22.4% in Fort Oglethorpe.

Climate-wise, Blackshear is notably warmer with an average of 67.4°F compared to 61.9°F in Fort Oglethorpe. Fort Oglethorpe receives more rainfall at 55" per year compared to 44.8" in Blackshear.