Clayton, GA Cost of Living


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United States / Georgia / No Metro Area / Rabun County / Clayton / Zip Codes

Clayton cost of living score
89.4
Less expensive
10.6% lower
than the US average
5.4% lower
than the Georgia average
Clayton, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.6% lower than the U.S. average and 5.4% higher than the average for Georgia.

Clayton, GA

Housing costs in Clayton?
A typical home costs $339,300, which is 0.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.1% more expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Clayton costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 47.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Clayton?
To live comfortably in Clayton, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $65,160 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Clayton?
The cost of living in Clayton, GA is quite reasonable. The overall cost of living index is about 90, which is 10 percent lower than the national average. Housing prices are relatively low with the median home costing about $131,000. Utilities and groceries are also below the national average. Furthermore, transportation costs are quite affordable due to access to public transportation services and major highways nearby. All in all, Clayton is an economical city for families looking for a comfortable place to call home at a reasonable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClaytonGeorgiaUnited States
  89.494.5100.0
  97.895.5100
  101.799.8100.0
  75.982.4100.0
  $339,300$308,200$338,100
  102.8%103.2%100.0%
  75.5105.1100.0
  94.683.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Clayton is the largest town in mountainous Rabun County, the most northeastern part of Georgia before crossing into North Carolina. It is less than 2 hrs from Atlanta.  More

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With about 66% of the land being national forest, Rabun County is blessed to retain a small town atmosphere and not worry about being over developed. Beautiful  More

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We have lived full time in Rabun County for 12 years and part time for 31 years. It is an absolutely beautful county but it is governed by the locals and it is hard to  More

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