Byron, GA vs Sparks, GA

Sparks is moderately more affordable than Byron, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Byron scores 77 compared to 68 for Sparks, 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 $942/month in Sparks — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Byron has cheaper rent, Sparks actually has lower median home values ($79,300 vs $230,100).

Median household income in Byron is $86,265 compared to $39,141 in Sparks (+120.4%). 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 28.9% in Sparks.