Covington, GA vs Mableton, GA

Covington is moderately more affordable than Mableton, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Covington scores 90 compared to 103 for Mableton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mableton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Covington is $1,162/month compared to $1,399/month in Mableton — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Covington is more affordable at $242,700 median vs $306,200.

Median household income in Covington is $47,797 compared to $84,662 in Mableton (-43.5%). While Mableton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Covington spend roughly 29.2% of their income on rent, more than the 19.8% in Mableton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (61.9°F vs 62.3°F). Mableton receives more rainfall at 48.1" per year compared to 47.7" in Covington.