Milledgeville, GA vs Waynesboro, GA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Waynesboro is 15.7% cheaper than Milledgeville. With a cost index of 63 vs 72, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Waynesboro to Milledgeville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Milledgeville is $850/month compared to $752/month in Waynesboro — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waynesboro is more affordable at $96,000 median vs $184,400.

Median household income in Milledgeville is $39,669 compared to $36,156 in Waynesboro (+9.7%). The higher salaries in Milledgeville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Milledgeville spend roughly 25.7% of their income on rent, more than the 25% in Waynesboro.