Clayton, GA vs Eatonton, GA

Eatonton is moderately more affordable than Clayton, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Clayton scores 78 compared to 72 for Eatonton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clayton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clayton is $868/month compared to $881/month in Eatonton — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clayton has cheaper rent, Eatonton actually has lower median home values ($144,800 vs $228,100).

Median household income in Clayton is $57,802 compared to $52,989 in Eatonton (+9.1%). While Clayton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clayton spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Eatonton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (61.4°F vs 61.9°F). Clayton receives more rainfall at 49" per year compared to 47.7" in Eatonton.