East Point, GA vs St. Marys, GA

St. Marys is moderately more affordable than East Point, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. East Point scores 95 compared to 90 for St. Marys, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Point can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Point is $1,314/month compared to $1,171/month in St. Marys — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Marys has cheaper rent, East Point actually has lower median home values ($247,500 vs $259,300).

Median household income in East Point is $58,983 compared to $67,271 in St. Marys (-12.3%). St. Marys offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of East Point spend roughly 26.7% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in St. Marys.