Elberton, GA vs Waycross, GA

Waycross is moderately more affordable than Elberton, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Elberton scores 67 compared to 63 for Waycross, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elberton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elberton is $846/month compared to $810/month in Waycross — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waycross is more affordable at $88,600 median vs $97,500.

Median household income in Elberton is $41,454 compared to $37,398 in Waycross (+10.8%). While Elberton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elberton spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, less than the 26% in Waycross.