St. Simons, GA Cost of Living


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St. Simons cost of living score
90.9
Less expensive
9.1% lower
than the US average
3.8% lower
than the Georgia average
St. Simons, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.1% lower than the U.S. average and 3.8% higher than the average for Georgia.

St. Simons, GA

Housing costs in St. Simons?
A typical home costs $547,400, which is 61.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 77.6% more expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. Simons costs $1,530 per month, which is 7.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 16.3% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford St. Simons?
To live comfortably in St. Simons, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $104,760 for a family, and $50,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. Simons?
St. Simons, GA is an affordable place to live for most people. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in St. Simons is about 11% lower than the national average, making it a great value for money option for those who want to enjoy life on the coast without breaking the bank. Housing costs are generally fairly reasonable here too; with a median home price of $220,000 and monthly rent ranging from around $600 - $1500 on average depending on location and size, St. Simons offers plenty of opportunities for individuals and families looking for a comfortable place to call home without spending their entire budget in the process.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSt. SimonsGeorgiaUnited States
  90.994.5100.0
  105.995.5100
  92.999.8100.0
  150.382.4100.0
  $547,400$308,200$338,100
  99.5%103.2%100.0%
  80.7105.1100.0
  102.983.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

nice place with a cute downtown. nice winter but summer are a way too humide and the nat bugs are very bad; they eat eat you to bone!!! the wages are low and not much to  More

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Over 18 years ago

It is beautiful, with the tree-lined streets and sunny beaches but it is also a very crazy place. Living on an island does something to people; it's as if all anyone  More

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Over 18 years ago

St. Simons is a beautiful little southern island. Real estate is over priced and the variety of people is low. It is a wonderful place to raise your children and to  More

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