Valdosta Metro Area, GA Cost of Living


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Valdosta cost of living score
80
Less expensive
20.0% lower
than the US average
15.3% lower
than the Georgia average
Valdosta Geor Metro Area, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.0% lower than the U.S. average and 15.3% higher than the average for Georgia.

Valdosta Metro Area, GA

Housing costs in Valdosta?
A typical home costs $170,900, which is 49.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.5% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Valdosta costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 42.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Valdosta?
To live comfortably in Valdosta Geor Metro Area, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $32,760 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Valdosta?
The cost of living in Valdosta, GA Metro Area is significantly lower than the US average. According to an analysis conducted by BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Valdosta is 80, while the US average is 100. This means that goods and services are 20 percent less expensive in Valdosta than they are across the nation. The median house value in Valdosta is $170,900, which is much lower compared to the US average of $338,100. With a lower cost of living and cheaper housing prices, Valdosta can be considered an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesValdostaGeorgiaUnited States
  80.094.5100.0
  94.895.5100
  105.199.8100.0
  49.382.4100.0
  $170,900$308,200$338,100
  101.6%103.2%100.0%
  85.0105.1100.0
  88.783.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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