St. Marys, GA vs Tyrone, GA

St. Marys is moderately more affordable than Tyrone, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. St. Marys scores 90 compared to 105 for Tyrone, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tyrone can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Marys is $1,171/month compared to $1,110/month in Tyrone — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tyrone has cheaper rent, St. Marys actually has lower median home values ($259,300 vs $436,600).

Median household income in St. Marys is $67,271 compared to $133,773 in Tyrone (-49.7%). While Tyrone is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Marys spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 10% in Tyrone.