Sparks, GA vs Waynesboro, GA

Waynesboro is moderately more affordable than Sparks, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Sparks scores 68 compared to 63 for Waynesboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sparks can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sparks is $942/month compared to $752/month in Waynesboro — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waynesboro has cheaper rent, Sparks actually has lower median home values ($79,300 vs $96,000).

Median household income in Sparks is $39,141 compared to $36,156 in Waynesboro (+8.3%). The higher salaries in Sparks partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Sparks spend roughly 28.9% of their income on rent, more than the 25% in Waynesboro.