Roswell, GA vs Smyrna, GA

Smyrna is moderately more affordable than Roswell, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Roswell scores 130 compared to 120 for Smyrna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roswell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Roswell is $1,707/month compared to $1,682/month in Smyrna — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smyrna is more affordable at $409,000 median vs $520,500.

Median household income in Roswell is $124,422 compared to $96,780 in Smyrna (+28.6%). While Roswell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Roswell spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in Smyrna.