Peachtree City, GA vs Wilmington Island, GA

Wilmington Island is moderately more affordable than Peachtree City, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Peachtree City scores 131 compared to 114 for Wilmington Island, 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 $1,680/month in Wilmington Island — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilmington Island is more affordable at $361,600 median vs $461,000.

Median household income in Peachtree City is $111,421 compared to $92,578 in Wilmington Island (+20.4%). While Peachtree City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Peachtree City spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Wilmington Island.