Carrollton, GA vs Newnan, GA

Carrollton is moderately more affordable than Newnan, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Carrollton scores 91 compared to 104 for Newnan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newnan 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 $1,391/month in Newnan — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carrollton is more affordable at $283,100 median vs $327,800.

Median household income in Carrollton is $51,553 compared to $80,299 in Newnan (-35.8%). While Newnan 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 20.8% in Newnan.