Perry, GA vs Valdosta, GA

Valdosta is moderately more affordable than Perry, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Perry scores 83 compared to 74 for Valdosta, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Perry can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Perry is $1,105/month compared to $1,000/month in Valdosta — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Valdosta is more affordable at $165,300 median vs $209,300.

Median household income in Perry is $81,648 compared to $45,849 in Valdosta (+78.1%). While Perry is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Perry spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 26.2% in Valdosta.