Cumming, GA vs St. Marys, GA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Marys is 23.8% cheaper than Cumming. With a cost index of 90 vs 111, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Marys to Cumming should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cumming is $1,525/month compared to $1,171/month in St. Marys — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Marys is more affordable at $259,300 median vs $366,800.

Median household income in Cumming is $79,073 compared to $67,271 in St. Marys (+17.5%). The higher salaries in Cumming partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cumming spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in St. Marys.