Fair Oaks, GA vs Redan, GA

Fair Oaks is moderately more affordable than Redan, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Fair Oaks scores 88 compared to 95 for Redan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Redan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fair Oaks is $1,209/month compared to $1,436/month in Redan — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fair Oaks has cheaper rent, Redan actually has lower median home values ($197,600 vs $198,400).

Median household income in Fair Oaks is $61,681 compared to $63,226 in Redan (-2.4%). Redan does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Fair Oaks spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, less than the 27.3% in Redan.