Blackshear, GA vs Roberta, GA

Roberta is moderately more affordable than Blackshear, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Blackshear scores 70 compared to 63 for Roberta, 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 $650/month in Roberta — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Roberta has cheaper rent, Blackshear actually has lower median home values ($129,900 vs $143,100).

Median household income in Blackshear is $34,267 compared to $41,042 in Roberta (-16.5%). Roberta 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 19% in Roberta.