Ellijay, GA vs Oakwood, GA

Ellijay is moderately more affordable than Oakwood, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Ellijay scores 80 compared to 93 for Oakwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oakwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellijay is $728/month compared to $1,269/month in Oakwood — a 43% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ellijay has cheaper rent, Oakwood actually has lower median home values ($255,400 vs $277,600).

Median household income in Ellijay is $47,639 compared to $61,191 in Oakwood (-22.1%). While Oakwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellijay spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.9% in Oakwood.