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St. Simons, GA is a wonderful place to live and work. It's cost of living is slightly higher than the US average, with two bedroom rent at $1,530 compared to $1,430 nationwide. Grocery costs are also higher in St. Simons than the US average, as indicated by a grocery cost index of 106 versus 100 in the US. There are many great companies located in St. Simons that make it an attractive place to work. Notable large employers include Coastal Mechanical Services Inc., Midtown Realty Group LLC and Mayfield Logistics LLC. There are also many small businesses in the area such as Glynn Visual Arts, Little Harbor Boathouse and Island Workshops & Events. Whether you're looking for a big or small company to work for, St Simons has something for everyone.

St. Simons has an unemployment rate of 3.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

St. Simons has seen the job market increase by 2.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 43.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for St. Simons
- The Sales Tax Rate for St. Simons is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for St. Simons is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for St. Simons
- The average income of a St. Simons resident is $47,085 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a St. Simons resident is $94,663 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySt. Simons, GeorgiaUnited States
  3.96
  -5.0%-6.2%
  43.3%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.8%4.6%
  $60,572$37,638
  $94,663$69,021
  $119,161$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.7%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  6.3%6.8%
  8.5%10.0%
  1.2%2.5%
  11.2%11.0%
  2.6%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  2.1%1.9%
  3.6%4.7%
  3.1%1.9%
  15.6%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.5%4.2%
  6.3%9.3%
  9.5%14.0%
  4.9%2.1%
  11.0%7.0%
  4.2%4.8%
  5.1%4.7%
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Over 16 years ago

nice place with a cute downtown. nice winter but summer are a way too humide and the nat bugs are very bad; they eat eat you to bone!!! the wages are low and not much to  More

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Over 18 years ago

It is beautiful, with the tree-lined streets and sunny beaches but it is also a very crazy place. Living on an island does something to people; it's as if all anyone  More

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Over 18 years ago

St. Simons is a beautiful little southern island. Real estate is over priced and the variety of people is low. It is a wonderful place to raise your children and to  More

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