Gray, GA vs Thomaston, GA

Thomaston is moderately more affordable than Gray, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Gray scores 74 compared to 67 for Thomaston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gray can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gray is $889/month compared to $700/month in Thomaston — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thomaston is more affordable at $146,100 median vs $184,600.

Median household income in Gray is $67,789 compared to $36,571 in Thomaston (+85.4%). While Gray is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gray spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Thomaston.