Byron, GA vs Milledgeville, GA

Milledgeville is moderately more affordable than Byron, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Byron scores 77 compared to 72 for Milledgeville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Byron can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Byron is $846/month compared to $850/month in Milledgeville — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Byron has cheaper rent, Milledgeville actually has lower median home values ($184,400 vs $230,100).

Median household income in Byron is $86,265 compared to $39,669 in Milledgeville (+117.5%). While Byron is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Byron spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.7% in Milledgeville.