Fayetteville, GA vs Milton, GA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fayetteville is 26.1% cheaper than Milton. With a cost index of 111 vs 150, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fayetteville to Milton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fayetteville is $1,592/month compared to $1,853/month in Milton — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fayetteville is more affordable at $331,700 median vs $712,200.

Median household income in Fayetteville is $82,144 compared to $151,235 in Milton (-45.7%). While Milton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fayetteville spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Milton.