Macon, Georgia vs. St. Simons, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Simons, Georgia is 44.8% more expensive than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $72,389 in St. Simons, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Simons, Georgia is more expensive than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in St. Simons
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. St. Simons, GA
Compared to Macon, St. Simons is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  383.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher