Carrollton, GA vs Locust Grove, GA

Carrollton is moderately more affordable than Locust Grove, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Carrollton scores 91 compared to 102 for Locust Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Locust Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrollton is $1,067/month compared to $1,490/month in Locust Grove — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carrollton has cheaper rent, Locust Grove actually has lower median home values ($261,500 vs $283,100).

Median household income in Carrollton is $51,553 compared to $72,563 in Locust Grove (-29%). While Locust Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrollton spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 24.6% in Locust Grove.

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