Jackson, GA Cost of Living


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Jackson cost of living score
88.4
Less expensive
11.6% lower
than the US average
6.5% lower
than the Georgia average
Jackson, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.6% lower than the U.S. average and 6.5% higher than the average for Georgia.

Jackson, GA

Housing costs in Jackson?
A typical home costs $250,300, which is 26.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.8% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jackson costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Jackson?
To live comfortably in Jackson, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $47,880 for a family, and $33,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jackson?
The cost of living in Jackson, GA is relatively low. According to Sperling's Best Places, the city has a cost of living index of 80.2, which is well below the national average of 100. The median home price in Jackson is $100,600 and the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is only $551 per month. Groceries, utilities, and transportation all tend to be lower than the national averages as well. All in all, Jackson is an affordable place to live that offers plenty of opportunity for budget-conscious individuals and families.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJacksonGeorgiaUnited States
  88.494.5100.0
  94.795.5100
  98.699.8100.0
  58.282.4100.0
  $250,300$308,200$338,100
  101.1%103.2%100.0%
  124.4105.1100.0
  76.583.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Jackson County, Georgia is considered the worst county in GA to reside in. The politicians, county manager, sheriff's dept., local police departments, etc. have all been  More

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Over 17 years ago

Living in the Jackson area is really like being in the counry with all the conveninces of the city less than an hour away. We are going to retire on Lake Jackson very  More

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