Carrollton, GA vs Lovejoy, GA

Carrollton is moderately more affordable than Lovejoy, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Carrollton scores 91 compared to 101 for Lovejoy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lovejoy 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 $1,546/month in Lovejoy — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carrollton has cheaper rent, Lovejoy actually has lower median home values ($228,500 vs $283,100).

Median household income in Carrollton is $51,553 compared to $67,872 in Lovejoy (-24%). While Lovejoy 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, less than the 27.3% in Lovejoy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.2°F vs 63.6°F). Lovejoy receives more rainfall at 50.4" per year compared to 49.3" in Carrollton.