Forest Park, GA Cost of Living


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Forest Park cost of living score
92.3
Less expensive
7.7% lower
than the US average
2.3% lower
than the Georgia average
Forest Park, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.7% lower than the U.S. average and 2.3% higher than the average for Georgia.

Forest Park, GA

Housing costs in Forest Park?
A typical home costs $166,400, which is 50.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.0% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Forest Park costs $1,190 per month, which is 16.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Forest Park?
To live comfortably in Forest Park, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $32,040 for a family, and $42,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Forest Park?
Forest Park, GA is a relatively affordable place to live. The cost of living in Forest Park is below the national average, and housing costs are approximately 13% lower than the rest of the country. The median home value in the area is $97,100, which is much more reasonable than many other cities across the US. Groceries and utilities tend to stay between 3-5% lower than the average for most cities. All in all, Forest Park offers an excellent cost of living for those looking for an affordable base from which to explore all that Georgia has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesForest ParkGeorgiaUnited States
  92.394.5100.0
  90.995.5100
  98.299.8100.0
  38.982.4100.0
  $166,400$308,200$338,100
  102.9%103.2%100.0%
  123.3105.1100.0
  84.983.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

Forest Park Georgia is a great place to live. It is perfected located near airport and major interstates. The schools are great and the county is  More

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I read a review stating there is a lot of crime. I have lived in Forest Park since 1971 and have never been robbed or the victim of any other crime. We are a multi  More

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