LaFayette, GA vs Pembroke, GA

LaFayette is moderately more affordable than Pembroke, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. LaFayette scores 68 compared to 78 for Pembroke, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pembroke can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in LaFayette is $812/month compared to $990/month in Pembroke — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: LaFayette is more affordable at $135,100 median vs $169,800.

Median household income in LaFayette is $39,820 compared to $66,797 in Pembroke (-40.4%). While Pembroke is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of LaFayette spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Pembroke.