Columbus, Georgia vs. Ellijay, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellijay, Georgia is 24.0% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $61,976 in Ellijay, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellijay, Georgia is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Ellijay
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Ellijay, GA
Compared to Columbus, Ellijay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher