Mableton, GA vs Wilmington Island, GA

Mableton is moderately more affordable than Wilmington Island, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Mableton scores 103 compared to 114 for Wilmington Island, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmington Island 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 $1,680/month in Wilmington Island — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mableton is more affordable at $306,200 median vs $361,600.

Median household income in Mableton is $84,662 compared to $92,578 in Wilmington Island (-8.6%). The higher salaries in Wilmington Island partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Mableton spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Wilmington Island.