Cartersville, GA vs Newnan, GA

Cartersville is moderately more affordable than Newnan, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Cartersville scores 96 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 Cartersville is $1,194/month compared to $1,391/month in Newnan — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cartersville is more affordable at $298,000 median vs $327,800.

Median household income in Cartersville is $78,640 compared to $80,299 in Newnan (-2.1%). Newnan does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Cartersville spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.8% in Newnan.