Fayetteville, GA vs Mableton, GA

Mableton is moderately more affordable than Fayetteville, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Fayetteville scores 111 compared to 103 for Mableton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fayetteville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fayetteville is $1,592/month compared to $1,399/month in Mableton — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mableton is more affordable at $306,200 median vs $331,700.

Median household income in Fayetteville is $82,144 compared to $84,662 in Mableton (-3%). Mableton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fayetteville spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.8% in Mableton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.2°F vs 62.3°F). Fayetteville receives more rainfall at 49.3" per year compared to 48.1" in Mableton.