Jasper, GA vs Port Wentworth, GA

Jasper is moderately more affordable than Port Wentworth, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Jasper scores 87 compared to 100 for Port Wentworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Wentworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jasper is $1,026/month compared to $1,648/month in Port Wentworth — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jasper has cheaper rent, Port Wentworth actually has lower median home values ($204,900 vs $252,700).

Median household income in Jasper is $43,353 compared to $78,861 in Port Wentworth (-45%). While Port Wentworth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jasper spend roughly 28.4% of their income on rent, more than the 25.1% in Port Wentworth.