Smyrna, GA vs Suwanee, GA

Smyrna is moderately more affordable than Suwanee, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Smyrna scores 120 compared to 127 for Suwanee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Suwanee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Smyrna is $1,682/month compared to $1,826/month in Suwanee — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smyrna is more affordable at $409,000 median vs $439,700.

Median household income in Smyrna is $96,780 compared to $105,878 in Suwanee (-8.6%). While Suwanee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Smyrna spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Suwanee.