Peachtree City, GA vs St. Simons, GA

St. Simons is moderately more affordable than Peachtree City, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Peachtree City scores 131 compared to 120 for St. Simons, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Peachtree City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Peachtree City is $1,915/month compared to $1,626/month in St. Simons — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Simons has cheaper rent, Peachtree City actually has lower median home values ($461,000 vs $484,100).

Median household income in Peachtree City is $111,421 compared to $105,944 in St. Simons (+5.2%). The higher salaries in Peachtree City partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Peachtree City spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in St. Simons.