Snellville, GA vs Tyrone, GA

Tyrone is moderately more affordable than Snellville, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Snellville scores 114 compared to 105 for Tyrone, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Snellville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Snellville is $1,794/month compared to $1,110/month in Tyrone — a 62% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tyrone has cheaper rent, Snellville actually has lower median home values ($293,400 vs $436,600).

Median household income in Snellville is $88,378 compared to $133,773 in Tyrone (-33.9%). Tyrone offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Snellville spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 10% in Tyrone.