Clayton, GA vs Funston, GA

Funston is moderately more affordable than Clayton, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Clayton scores 78 compared to 71 for Funston, 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 $963/month in Funston — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clayton has cheaper rent, Funston actually has lower median home values ($99,300 vs $228,100).

Median household income in Clayton is $57,802 compared to $54,861 in Funston (+5.4%). Clayton 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 Clayton spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Funston.

Climate-wise, Funston is notably warmer with an average of 67.7°F compared to 61.4°F in Clayton. Clayton receives more rainfall at 49" per year compared to 46.6" in Funston.