Macon, Georgia vs. Buford, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buford, Georgia is 36.0% more expensive than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $68,016 in Buford, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buford, Georgia is more expensive than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Buford
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. Buford, GA
Compared to Macon, Buford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher