Swainsboro, Georgia vs. Macon, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Macon, Georgia is 5.1% more expensive than Swainsboro, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $42,030 in Macon, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Swainsboro, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macon, Georgia is more expensive than Swainsboro, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Macon
than in Swainsboro, Georgia
Swainsboro, GA vs. Macon, GA
Compared to Swainsboro, Macon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher