Eastman, GA vs Wrens, GA

Wrens is moderately more affordable than Eastman, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Eastman scores 68 compared to 64 for Wrens, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eastman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eastman is $751/month compared to $717/month in Wrens — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wrens is more affordable at $112,500 median vs $145,300.

Median household income in Eastman is $46,214 compared to $37,192 in Wrens (+24.3%). While Eastman is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eastman spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 23.1% in Wrens.