Hiram, GA vs Lilburn, GA

Lilburn is moderately more affordable than Hiram, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Hiram scores 117 compared to 103 for Lilburn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hiram can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hiram is $2,043/month compared to $1,479/month in Lilburn — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lilburn has cheaper rent, Hiram actually has lower median home values ($236,700 vs $278,600).

Median household income in Hiram is $80,278 compared to $57,266 in Lilburn (+40.2%). While Hiram is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hiram spend roughly 30.5% of their income on rent, less than the 31% in Lilburn. The Hiram ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (62.3°F vs 61.5°F). Lilburn receives more rainfall at 51.4" per year compared to 48.1" in Hiram.