Chattahoochee Hills, GA vs Scottdale, GA

Chattahoochee Hills is moderately more affordable than Scottdale, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Chattahoochee Hills scores 98 compared to 106 for Scottdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Scottdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chattahoochee Hills is $1,148/month compared to $1,460/month in Scottdale — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chattahoochee Hills has cheaper rent, Scottdale actually has lower median home values ($319,400 vs $338,800).

Median household income in Chattahoochee Hills is $76,552 compared to $82,778 in Scottdale (-7.5%). The higher salaries in Scottdale partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chattahoochee Hills spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, less than the 21.2% in Scottdale.