Morrow, GA vs St. Marys, GA

St. Marys is moderately more affordable than Morrow, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Morrow scores 96 compared to 90 for St. Marys, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Morrow can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Morrow is $1,401/month compared to $1,171/month in St. Marys — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Marys has cheaper rent, Morrow actually has lower median home values ($221,900 vs $259,300).

Median household income in Morrow is $61,215 compared to $67,271 in St. Marys (-9%). St. Marys offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Morrow spend roughly 27.5% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in St. Marys.