Montgomery scores higher on the Star Score index — 85 vs 82 — driven mainly by gross yield. Macon yields 7.4% gross on a $196,903 typical home; Montgomery yields 7.8% on $212,437 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Macon | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $196,903 | $212,437 |
| Typical rent | $1,212 | $1,383 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 14 | 13 |
| Gross yield | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| Star Score | 82 | 85 |
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