Buford, GA Cost of Living


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Buford cost of living score
102.2
More expensive
2.2% higher
than the US average
8.1% higher
than the Georgia average
Buford, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.2% higher than the U.S. average and 8.1% higher than the average for Georgia.

Buford, GA

Housing costs in Buford?
A typical home costs $433,000, which is 28.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.5% more expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Buford costs $1,630 per month, which is 14.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.5% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Buford?
To live comfortably in Buford, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $82,800 for a family, and $57,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Buford?
The cost of living in Buford, GA is relatively low. The median home value is just over $200,000, significantly lower than the national average of $231,200. In addition, the cost of basic necessities like groceries and utilities is much cheaper than other parts of the country. Rent is also very affordable, with an average one-bedroom apartment running at around $1,000 per month. With such low costs for everyday living expenses, it's no wonder why so many people are choosing to move to Buford.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBufordGeorgiaUnited States
  102.294.5100.0
  98.895.5100
  98.699.8100.0
  120.282.4100.0
  $433,000$308,200$338,100
  98.4%103.2%100.0%
  91.7105.1100.0
  103.883.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 1 years ago

Lived here in Buford for 10 years. I love Buford! I never plan on leaving. Close enough to Atlanta, but far enough away also. Love the diversity in Gwinnett County! It  More

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Over 9 years ago

Buford is a great place to live because the school system is great. It's a great place to live. The only thing that if I issue is that you can get looked at if you are a  More

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As a former New Yorker (Long Island) it took a while to get used to NOT waiting on a long line when you go shopping or out to dinner or the DMV. Driving around in my  More

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