Fayetteville, GA vs Tyrone, GA

Tyrone is moderately more affordable than Fayetteville, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Fayetteville scores 111 compared to 105 for Tyrone, 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 $1,110/month in Tyrone — a 43% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tyrone has cheaper rent, Fayetteville actually has lower median home values ($331,700 vs $436,600).

Median household income in Fayetteville is $82,144 compared to $133,773 in Tyrone (-38.6%). Tyrone 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 10% in Tyrone.