Palmetto, GA vs Port Wentworth, GA

Palmetto is moderately more affordable than Port Wentworth, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Palmetto scores 89 compared to 100 for Port Wentworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Wentworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Palmetto is $1,223/month compared to $1,648/month in Port Wentworth — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Palmetto is more affordable at $203,600 median vs $204,900.

Median household income in Palmetto is $54,745 compared to $78,861 in Port Wentworth (-30.6%). While Port Wentworth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Palmetto spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, more than the 25.1% in Port Wentworth.