Cleveland, GA vs Fair Oaks, GA

Fair Oaks is moderately more affordable than Cleveland, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Cleveland scores 94 compared to 88 for Fair Oaks, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cleveland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cleveland is $1,075/month compared to $1,209/month in Fair Oaks — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cleveland has cheaper rent, Fair Oaks actually has lower median home values ($198,400 vs $323,000).

Median household income in Cleveland is $61,023 compared to $61,681 in Fair Oaks (-1.1%). Fair Oaks offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cleveland spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in Fair Oaks.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (61.2°F vs 62.3°F). Cleveland receives more rainfall at 52.4" per year compared to 48.1" in Fair Oaks.