Macon scores higher on the Star Score index — 82 vs 80 — driven mainly by gross yield. Binghamton yields 9.5% gross on a $203,310 typical home; Macon yields 7.4% on $196,903 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Binghamton | Macon |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $203,310 | $196,903 |
| Typical rent | $1,610 | $1,212 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 11 | 14 |
| Gross yield | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| Star Score | 80 | 82 |
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