Brookhaven, GA vs Fayetteville, GA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fayetteville is 29.8% cheaper than Brookhaven. With a cost index of 111 vs 144, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fayetteville to Brookhaven should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brookhaven is $1,789/month compared to $1,592/month in Fayetteville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fayetteville is more affordable at $331,700 median vs $660,300.

Median household income in Brookhaven is $117,448 compared to $82,144 in Fayetteville (+43%). While Brookhaven is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookhaven spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in Fayetteville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (61.5°F vs 63.2°F). Brookhaven receives more rainfall at 51.4" per year compared to 49.3" in Fayetteville.