Scottdale, GA vs Sugar Hill, GA

Scottdale is moderately more affordable than Sugar Hill, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Scottdale scores 106 compared to 119 for Sugar Hill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sugar Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Scottdale is $1,460/month compared to $1,738/month in Sugar Hill — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scottdale is more affordable at $319,400 median vs $375,900.

Median household income in Scottdale is $82,778 compared to $99,479 in Sugar Hill (-16.8%). While Sugar Hill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Scottdale spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 21% in Sugar Hill.