Fayetteville, GA vs Newnan, GA

Newnan is moderately more affordable than Fayetteville, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Fayetteville scores 111 compared to 104 for Newnan, 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 $1,391/month in Newnan — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newnan is more affordable at $327,800 median vs $331,700.

Median household income in Fayetteville is $82,144 compared to $80,299 in Newnan (+2.3%). Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.8% in Newnan.