Cumming, GA Cost of Living


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Cumming cost of living score
121.9
More expensive
21.9% higher
than the US average
29.0% higher
than the Georgia average
Cumming, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 121.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.9% higher than the U.S. average and 29.0% higher than the average for Georgia.

Cumming, GA

Housing costs in Cumming?
A typical home costs $517,600, which is 53.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 67.9% more expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cumming costs $1,740 per month, which is 21.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 26.4% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Cumming?
To live comfortably in Cumming, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $99,000 for a family, and $61,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cumming?
The cost of living in Cumming, GA is fairly moderate compared to other areas of Georgia. The overall cost of living index is approximately 1% below the national average, making it more affordable than many places in the state. Housing costs are especially attractive for those looking to buy or rent a home. The median home price is around $273,000 and the median household income is roughly $63,000. Renters will find plenty of attractive options with a median monthly rent of just over $1,100. Groceries and health care tend to be slightly more expensive than average but transportation and utility costs are on par with national averages. Altogether, it’s an affordable place to live that offers plenty of amenities and entertainment options for all types of budgets.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCummingGeorgiaUnited States
  121.994.5100.0
  100.295.5100
  95.899.8100.0
  146.582.4100.0
  $517,600$308,200$338,100
  101.1%103.2%100.0%
  111.1105.1100.0
  106.283.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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My family moved to the Polo Fields in Cumming in 1999 on a job transfer and moved out of the area to return to WI in 2013. I commuted to Alpharetta, about 12 miles  More

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Over 8 years ago

I am thinking of moving to georgia,cumming from phila.I wanted to know about the jobs.I am a cna.also housing and good  More

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Over 11 years ago

We moved to Cumming, GA in 2012. It's growing rapidly and has a number of housing options for families of all sizes. Cost of living here is higher than the national  More

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