Statesboro, GA Cost of Living


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Statesboro cost of living score
79.3
Less expensive
20.7% lower
than the US average
16.1% lower
than the Georgia average
Statesboro, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.7% lower than the U.S. average and 16.1% higher than the average for Georgia.

Statesboro, GA

Housing costs in Statesboro?
A typical home costs $224,100, which is 33.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.3% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Statesboro costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 50.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Statesboro?
To live comfortably in Statesboro, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $42,840 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Statesboro?
The cost of living in Statesboro, GA is quite reasonable compared to other areas in the United States. According to the Best Places website, the overall cost of living index is 14% lower than the national average. Housing costs are 24% lower than average, and groceries are 7% lower than average, making it an attractive location for those looking for a cheaper place to live. Additionally, transportation costs are 6% below average and utilities are 8% below average. Overall, Statesboro offers a good quality of life at a reasonable price point.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStatesboroGeorgiaUnited States
  79.394.5100.0
  96.395.5100
  101.699.8100.0
  53.782.4100.0
  $224,100$308,200$338,100
  102.3%103.2%100.0%
  68.8105.1100.0
  100.883.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Many Christian denominations are represented in Statesboro including African Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic.  More

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Whether all in Statesboro appreciate it or not, Georgia Southern University is a major economic engine and contributes to culture and recreational opportunities. So far  More

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Over 14 years ago

The cost of living is pretty low in Statesboro. If you are single you can make it work on just $20,000 a year. A married couple will need around $32,000 to $35,000 to   More

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