Newnan, GA vs Sugar Hill, GA

Newnan is moderately more affordable than Sugar Hill, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Newnan scores 104 compared to 119 for Sugar Hill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sugar Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newnan is $1,391/month compared to $1,738/month in Sugar Hill — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newnan is more affordable at $327,800 median vs $375,900.

Median household income in Newnan is $80,299 compared to $99,479 in Sugar Hill (-19.3%). While Sugar Hill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newnan spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in Sugar Hill.