Carrollton, GA vs Stonecrest, GA

Carrollton is moderately more affordable than Stonecrest, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Carrollton scores 91 compared to 99 for Stonecrest, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stonecrest 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 Stonecrest — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carrollton has cheaper rent, Stonecrest actually has lower median home values ($223,100 vs $283,100).

Median household income in Carrollton is $51,553 compared to $62,939 in Stonecrest (-18.1%). While Stonecrest 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 28.4% in Stonecrest.