HEAD TO HEAD
Atlanta vs Macon
Macon leads Atlanta on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Atlanta, GA
wins 1 of 5 factors
Macon, GA
wins 4 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Atlanta | Macon |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 82 | 94 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 64 | 86 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 83 | 86 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 57 | 62 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 98 ◆ | 52 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Atlanta | Macon |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $383K | $200K |
| Typical rent | $1,840/mo | $1,223/mo |
| Average temperature | 16.7°C | 17.6°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.51 kWh/m²/day | 4.65 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #9 | #200 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.