Mableton, GA vs St. Marys, GA

St. Marys is moderately more affordable than Mableton, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Mableton scores 103 compared to 90 for St. Marys, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mableton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mableton is $1,399/month compared to $1,171/month in St. Marys — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Marys is more affordable at $259,300 median vs $306,200.

Median household income in Mableton is $84,662 compared to $67,271 in St. Marys (+25.9%). While Mableton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mableton spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in St. Marys.