Waycross, GA Cost of Living


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Waycross cost of living score
71
Less expensive
29.0% lower
than the US average
24.9% lower
than the Georgia average
Waycross, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.0% lower than the U.S. average and 24.9% higher than the average for Georgia.

Waycross, GA

Housing costs in Waycross?
A typical home costs $108,800, which is 67.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 64.7% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waycross costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 54.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Waycross?
To live comfortably in Waycross, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $20,880 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waycross?
The cost of living in Waycross, GA is quite affordable compared to other parts of the country. According to data from Sperling’s Best Places, the overall cost of living index in Waycross is 19% lower than the national average. This means that things like housing, groceries, utilities and transportation are more affordable here than many other places. In addition, you can enjoy no state income tax and low sales tax rates throughout most counties in Georgia. All these factors combine to make Waycross a great place to live for those looking for an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWaycrossGeorgiaUnited States
  71.094.5100.0
  95.295.5100
  110.899.8100.0
  29.482.4100.0
  $108,800$308,200$338,100
  102.7%103.2%100.0%
  69.0105.1100.0
  76.683.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

I have a different perspective of living here. I moved her from a large city and I appreciate the fact that I have no commute, the cost of living is very low and the  More

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One time in Waycross and will never visit this God forsaken town again. Cops are high school (22-24yr old) bullies that make up lies and harass rather than serve and  More

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Over 10 years ago

I was born and raised here in the heart of the good ole south in Waycross, Ga. Not much has changed except for the number of meth labs, drugs in general, thugs and  More

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