Ellenton, GA vs Jeffersonville, GA

Jeffersonville is moderately more affordable than Ellenton, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Ellenton scores 62 compared to 57 for Jeffersonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellenton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellenton is $900/month compared to $548/month in Jeffersonville — a 64% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jeffersonville has cheaper rent, Ellenton actually has lower median home values ($54,000 vs $110,800).

Median household income in Ellenton is $61,250 compared to $42,788 in Jeffersonville (+43.1%). While Ellenton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellenton spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Jeffersonville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67°F vs 65.4°F). Ellenton receives more rainfall at 48.4" per year compared to 46.9" in Jeffersonville.