Georgia Cost of Living


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Georgia cost of living score
94.5
Less expensive
5.5% lower
than the US average
0.0% lower
than the Georgia average
Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.5% lower than the U.S. average and 0.0% lower than the average for Georgia.

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Housing costs in Georgia?
A typical home costs $308,200, which is 8.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.0% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Georgia costs $1,280 per month, which is 10.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Georgia?
To live comfortably in Georgia, a minimum annual income of $59,040 for a family, and $44,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Georgia?
Georgia State is known for its affordable cost of living. The median home price in Atlanta, the largest city in the state, is approximately $272,000 which is much lower than many other large cities in the United States. Additionally, Georgia has some of the lowest sales tax rates in the country, making it an attractive place to shop and live for those looking to save money. The cost of living index score for Georgia stands at 94.2 meaning the cost of living is 6% lower than the national average. This low cost of living combined with a wide variety of job opportunities makes Georgia an attractive option for those looking to move or establish a new business in an affordable area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGeorgia, GeorgiaUnited States
  94.5100.0
  95.5100
  99.8100.0
  82.4100.0
  $308,200$338,100
  103.2%100.0%
  105.1100.0
  83.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I was sad to read some of the comments about my home state of Georgia. Many were based on experiences people have had living in Atlanta or it's suburbs. Having been born  More

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In the cost of living review of Georgia, it shows that housing in Georgia is 75% of the national average, which sounds good to someone thinking of moving into the state,  More

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Over 8 years ago

The climate in Georgia is great. It is really hot in the summers. our winters do not last long. Well, here in Albany it starts getting cool-cold around Halloween. The  More

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