Albany Metro Area, GA Cost of Living


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Albany cost of living score
76.2
Less expensive
23.8% lower
than the US average
19.4% lower
than the Georgia average
Albany Geor Metro Area, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.8% lower than the U.S. average and 19.4% higher than the average for Georgia.

Albany Metro Area, GA

Housing costs in Albany?
A typical home costs $140,600, which is 58.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.4% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Albany costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 45.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Albany?
To live comfortably in Albany Geor Metro Area, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $27,000 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Albany?
The cost of living in Albany, GA Metro Area is much lower than the US average. According to recent data, the Cost of Living in Albany, GA Metro Area is 76.2 while the US average Cost of Living is 100. This lower cost of living may be attractive to those looking for an affordable place to live while still enjoying a good quality of life. Additionally, the median house value in Albany, GA Metro Area is $140,600 compared to the US average house value at $338,100 which makes owning a home accessible to many people.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlbanyGeorgiaUnited States
  76.294.5100.0
  94.295.5100
  107.399.8100.0
  37.482.4100.0
  $140,600$308,200$338,100
  103.9%103.2%100.0%
  81.1105.1100.0
  85.183.8100.0

   100=National Average

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