Fort Gaines, GA vs Pelham, GA

Fort Gaines is moderately more affordable than Pelham, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Fort Gaines scores 57 compared to 64 for Pelham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pelham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Gaines is $518/month compared to $737/month in Pelham — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Gaines is more affordable at $91,400 median vs $95,800.

Median household income in Fort Gaines is $38,636 compared to $38,838 in Pelham (-0.5%). Pelham 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 Fort Gaines spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Pelham.